Hong Kong Customs detects a case involving possession of suspected "space oil drug" by passenger (with photo)
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Customs officers yesterday intercepted an inbound private car for clearance at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point. During Customs clearance, seven suspected "space oil drug" capsules and three vape sticks were found on a 25-year-old female passenger and her personal belongings. The woman was subsequently arrested.
The arrested woman has been put on bail pending further investigation.
Customs will continue to step up enforcement and stringently combat against trafficking of the "space oil drug".
Under the Dangerous Drug 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 Customs' 24-hour report hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Ends/Thursday, May 1, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:45
Issued at HKT 17:45
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