Woman arrested after Mong Kok guesthouse drug bust
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Police in Mong Kok raided a guesthouse room on Argyle Street on Saturday and arrested a 48-year-old local woman on suspicion of trafficking in dangerous drugs. Officers said the room was believed to have been used for drug storage and distribution, and about 10 kilograms of suspected ketamine worth around HK$4.5 million was seized.
Key Points
- Mong Kok District officers, including the district special duty squad, launched the anti-drug operation on 23 August after acting on intelligence and follow-up investigation.
- Police stormed a guesthouse room on Argyle Street that they suspected was being used to traffic and store dangerous drugs.
- A 48-year-old local woman surnamed Cheung was stopped at the scene, and suspected ketamine was found on her and inside the room.
- The seizure total was reported as about 10 kilograms of suspected ketamine, with an estimated market value of roughly HK$4.5 million.
- After preliminary inquiries, the woman was arrested for suspected trafficking in dangerous drugs and remained in custody for investigation.
Why It Matters
The case points to police concern that short-stay accommodation can be used as temporary drug storage points in busy urban districts. Under Hong Kong's Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in dangerous drugs carries a maximum penalty of a HK$5 million fine and life imprisonment.