Four Arrested Over Drugs Smuggled Into Hospital Ward
SingTao · 3 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Police said an investigation triggered by a report from Princess Margaret Hospital uncovered suspected drug deliveries into a hospital ward, leading to the arrest of two male suspects and two female in-patients. Officers said the two men are expected to be charged with trafficking in dangerous drugs and appear at Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts on September 5, while the two women were released on bail pending further inquiries.
Key Points
- Sham Shui Po district police said hospital staff reported that two female in-patients at Princess Margaret Hospital were found with suspected dangerous drugs, prompting an investigation.
- Police said operations conducted from August 29 to September 3 led to four arrests: two local men aged 21 and 22, and two local women aged 42 and 63.
- Officers seized about 30 grams of suspected ketamine, 53 tablets of suspected heroin and a small amount of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of HK$20,000.
- According to Sing Tao, a 42-year-old woman surnamed Lam was admitted on August 21, and nurses found her using suspected drugs in bed on August 29
- CCTV footage later showed a 21-year-old man surnamed Ng driving a private car to deliver suspected drugs to the ward, and police later stopped the vehicle near Block P on September 3
Why It Matters
The case raises concern about suspected drugs being brought directly into a hospital ward, which police said endangered patients and disrupted hospital operations. The court appearance set for September 5 means the trafficking allegations against the two men are likely to move quickly into open proceedings.