Anti-drug units from the Mong Kok Police Division, based on information and extensive investigation, conducted a raid yesterday (October 10) on a residential unit suspected of being used for the transportation and storage of dangerous drugs in Mong Kok's Lai Chi Kok Street. The 26-year-old woman was taken to the station for questioning. During the raid, 1.2 kilograms of suspected ketamine and 470 grams of suspected L-DOPA were seized from the woman and the unit. The total value of seized drugs is approximately HKD 1,020,000. The woman was arrested for allegedly "trafficking dangerous drugs" and is currently being detained for further investigation. According to the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Chapter 134 of the Hong Kong Laws), anyone found guilty of trafficking dangerous drugs can be fined up to HKD 5 million and face life imprisonment.
The woman, surnamed He, was apprehended after a thorough search and subsequent arrest. Additional checks found about 1.2 kilograms of suspected ketamine and 470 grams of suspected L-DOPA inside the flat and on the woman. The operation took place in response to credible intelligence and after meticulous investigation by the Special Duties Unit of Mong Kok Police. The total estimated market value of the seized drugs was approximately HKD 1,020,000. The suspect was detained pending further inquiries and charges.
The Mong Kok anti-drug action comes as ongoing law enforcement efforts aim to combat rising drug trafficking activities in the region. Such operations underscore the authorities' commitment to tackling the problem. Lawful seizures and arrests highlight the severity of the penalties for violating the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance in Hong Kong.