Woman Arrested After Vet Clinic Drug Seizure in Mong Kok
On.cc · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Police and the Department of Health mounted a joint enforcement operation on 14 September at a veterinary clinic on Ki Lung Street in Mong Kok, where officers seized 18 suspected unregistered pharmaceutical products.
A 49-year-old local woman was arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of unregistered pharmaceutical products for sale and was later released on bail pending further inquiries.
Key Points
- The joint operation was conducted on 14 September by law enforcement officers together with the Department of Health at a veterinary clinic in Ki Lung Street, Mong Kok.
- Officers seized 18 types of suspected unregistered pharmaceutical products during the enforcement action at the clinic.
- A 49-year-old local woman was arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of unregistered pharmaceutical products for the purpose of sale.
- on.cc reported the woman must report to relevant department officers in late October after bail, while Commercial Radio said she must report to police next month.
- Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, all pharmaceutical products must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong before sale.
Why It Matters
The case points to regulatory risks when suspected unregistered medicines are found in a clinic setting, where products may already be positioned for sale.
If the allegation is proven, the offence carries a maximum penalty of a HK$100,000 fine and two years' imprisonment under Hong Kong law.