Hong Kong Customs detects case involving possession of suspected "space oil drug" by passenger (with photo)

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     Hong Kong Customs yesterday (July 16) detected a case involving possession of etomidate, the main ingredient of the "space oil drug", which is under the Dangerous Drug Ordinance, by an outgoing passenger at the Lo Wu Control Point. One suspected "space oil drug" capsule and one vape stick were seized.

     While performing clearance for a 37-year-old male passenger at the Lo Wu Control Point yesterday, Customs officers found on him one suspected "space oil drug" capsule and one vape stick. The man was subsequently arrested. He has been released on bail pending further investigation.

     Customs will continue to step up enforcement and 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/en/).

Ends/Thursday, July 17, 2025
Issued at HKT 11:15

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Hong Kong Customs yesterday (July 16) detected a case involving possession of etomidate, the main ingredient of the "space oil drug", which is under the Dangerous Drug Ordinance, by an outgoing passenger at the Lo Wu Control Point. One suspected "space oil drug" capsule and one vape stick were seized. Photo shows the "space oil drug" capsule and the vape stick seized.