Police Seize 69kg of Cannabis in Lok Ma Chau
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 5 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Police said an anti-drug operation in San Tin, Lok Ma Chau on Sunday led to the discovery of a suspected cannabis storage shack and the seizure of more than 69 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds. A 59-year-old local man surnamed Lee was arrested nearby, later charged with two counts of trafficking in dangerous drugs, and is scheduled to appear at Fanling Magistrates’ Courts on Monday.
Key Points
- After intelligence analysis and in-depth investigation, officers launched the operation at about 1pm on 25 October in Pang Lung Tei, San Tin, Lok Ma Chau.
- Officers stopped a 59-year-old local man surnamed Lee near the metal shack and found five packets of suspected cannabis buds weighing about 10 grams, plus keys to the site.
- A subsequent search of the shack uncovered more than 69 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and a large quantity of suspected drug-packaging tools.
- Police said the total haul had an estimated market value of about HK$14.5 million.
- The man was arrested on suspicion of trafficking in dangerous drugs, has been provisionally charged with two counts, and is due in court on 26 October.
Why It Matters
The case is moving quickly from arrest to court, with the defendant scheduled to appear the day after the operation. Police also reiterated that trafficking in dangerous drugs under Hong Kong's Dangerous Drugs Ordinance carries a maximum penalty of a HK$5 million fine and life imprisonment