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Police arrested a 46-year-old man for trafficking in dangerous drugs following the seizure of over $1.7 million worth of suspected ketamine in Sham Shui Po today (August 28).
Following extensive investigations, officers of the Narcotics Bureau mounted an anti-dangerous drugs operation at Poplar Street this morning.
The operation turned overt at about 12.30 pm when police officers intercepted the man who was leaving a flat on Poplar Street. A nylon bag containing about 5.26 kilograms of suspected ketamine which was packed inside a tinfoil bag was found in his possession.
A subsequent search in the flat led to the seizure of some other tinfoil bags and some packing paraphernalia.
The haul could fetch over $1.7 million in the retail market.
The man was arrested for trafficking in dangerous drugs and is still being detained for enquiries.
Police Report No. 10
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Sunday, August 28, 2005
Issued at HKT 17:29
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