Hong Kong Customs steps up enforcement action against cross-boundary drug trafficking
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The seized suspected drugs included ketamine, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and cannabis buds.
Fifty-three persons including 38 men and 15 women, aged from 15 to 66, were arrested. The cases have been duly followed up.
Hong Kong Customs appeals to young people to stay away from drug trafficking activities.
​Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Ends/Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Issued at HKT 20:53
Issued at HKT 20:53
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