Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected methamphetamine (with photo)
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Customs officers inspected an express parcel from Malaysia on July 25 and seized about 950g of suspected methamphetamine concealed inside the metal frames of a baby chair.
After follow-up investigation, Customs officers yesterday (August 7) arrested a 47-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man in Tsing Yi, who are suspected to be related to the case. A set of drug-inhaling apparatus was further seized from the arrested woman's residential premises in Tsing Yi. Customs officers also seized a small quantity of suspected methamphetamine and a set of drug-inhaling apparatus in the arrested man's possession.
Investigation is ongoing.
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.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to the Customs 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
Ends/Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Issued at HKT 16:58
Issued at HKT 16:58
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