Correctional officers intercept smuggling of suspected dangerous drug into Tai Lam Centre for Women
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The 25-year-old person in custody was remanded for the offence of trafficking in a dangerous drug on February 18. After undergoing X-ray body scanning, she was suspected to have swallowed the dangerous drug before admission. She was therefore separated and put under close monitoring.
At 2.36pm today, she discharged one pack of the suspected dangerous drug, which weighed about 12 grams and was wrapped in a plastic sheet. The case has been reported to the Police for follow-up.
A spokesman for the Correctional Services Department said, "The department takes every measure to stop the introduction of dangerous drugs or unauthorised articles into correctional institutions in order to maintain good order and discipline, and a drug-free environment for all persons in custody."
Ends/Friday, February 21, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:15
Issued at HKT 18:15
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