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. After discharging one pack and three packs of the suspected dangerous drug wrapped in plastic sheets on February 21 and March 1 respectively, she further discharged a pack of the suspected dangerous drug, which was wrapped in a plastic sheet and weighed about 14 grams, at 7.30am today.
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/Thursday, March 6, 2025
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