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Police today (February 23) laid a charge of trafficking in a dangerous drug against a 38-year-old man arrested in connection with the seizure of a psychotropic drug called "black sesame" in Mong Kok yesterday (February 22).

He will appear in North Kowloon Magistracy tomorrow (February 24) to face his charge.

A 38-year-old woman, arrested together with him, was released on $2,000 bail and she will report back to Police one month later.

Police Report No.7

Issued by PPRB

End /1830 hrs, Friday, February 23, 2001 (CC/AI)

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