Hong Kong Customs discovers thought etomidate trafficking case (with picture)
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Hong Kong Customs identified a presumed unsafe drugs trafficking case the other day (July 1) at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point. 9 believed etomidate pills were taken.
Customs officers obstructed a 37-year-old regional male at the Departure Hall of the Lok Ma Chau Control Point for Customs clearance throughout the little hours the other day. Upon assessment, 9 believed etomidate pills were discovered hidden inside the socks used by the guy. He was consequently detained.
The jailed male has actually been launched on bail pending more examinations, which are continuous.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in an unsafe drug is a major offense. The optimum charge upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life jail time.
Members of the general public might report any believed drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour report hotline 182 8080 or its devoted criminal activity reporting e-mail account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online type (eform.cefs.gov.hk/ form/ced002).