Hong Kong Customs today (October 7) seized about 920 grams of suspected cocaine in Mong Kok. The market value of the drugs is about $1.04 million.
During an anti-narcotics operation, Customs officers intercepted a man in Mong Kok and found the suspected dangerous drugs in his possession.
The man, aged 43 and claiming to be unemployed, was arrested for suspected trafficking in a dangerous drug. Investigation is ongoing.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty is life imprisonment and a fine of $5 million.
Ends/Friday, October 7, 2016
