Nine Arrested in Kwun Tong Suspected Drug Den
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Summary
Kwun Tong police raided a unit on Fu Yan Street on September 23 after acting on intelligence and an in-depth investigation, arresting nine people in a suspected drug den case. Officers said the haul included suspected crack cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin, along with drug-taking paraphernalia, with a total estimated street value of about HK$50,000.
Key Points
- Kwun Tong district officers launched the anti-drug operation on September 23 and conducted a surprise search of a unit on Fu Yan Street after receiving intelligence
- Police said they seized about 20 grams of suspected crack cocaine, about 18 grams of suspected methamphetamine and about 34 grams of suspected heroin
- Officers also found a batch of drug-taking tools inside the unit, and estimated the total street value of the suspected drugs at around HK$50,000
- A 56-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of operating a drug den and trafficking in dangerous drugs inside the unit
- Six other local men and two local women, aged between 21 and 61, were arrested on suspicion of taking or injecting dangerous drugs.
Why It Matters
The case points to continued police attention on suspected indoor drug activity in urban residential areas, where a single raid can lead to both trafficking and drug-use arrests. All those arrested were being detained for investigation, so the case may lead to further inquiries or charges depending on the police investigation