Hong Kong Customs detects two cases involving possession of suspected etomidate and other dangerous drugs (with photos)
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Hong Kong Customs on August 10 and 11 detected two cases involving possession of suspected dangerous drugs at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point and Lok Ma Chau Control Point. Three suspected etomidate capsules, two vape sticks and about 1.27 grams of suspected liquid methamphetamine were seized.
The first case involved a local male passenger, aged 40, who arrived at Hong Kong via the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point on August 10. During customs clearance, one suspected etomidate capsule, one vape stick and about 1.27 grams of suspected liquid methamphetamine were found on him and his personal belonging. The man was subsequently arrested.
In the second case, Customs officers intercepted a 31-year-old local man at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point on August 11. Two suspected etomidate capsules and one vape stick were found on him and his backpack. The man was then arrested.
The two arrested persons have been released on bail pending further investigations. Investigations are ongoing.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, any person who possesses any dangerous drug commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $1 million and imprisonment for seven years.
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/).