Hong Kong Customs today (October 7) seized about 920 grams of suspected cocaine in Mong Kok. The market value of the drugs is about $1.04 million.

      During an anti-narcotics operation, Customs officers intercepted a man in Mong Kok and found the suspected dangerous drugs in his possession.

     The man, aged 43 and claiming to be unemployed, was arrested for suspected trafficking in a dangerous drug. Investigation is ongoing.

      Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence.  The maximum penalty is life imprisonment and a fine of $5 million.

Ends/Friday, October 7, 2016
Issued at HKT 18:10

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