Three men arrested for trafficking in dangerous drugs (with photo)

Police arrested three men aged between 19 and 37 for trafficking in dangerous drugs following the seizure of two Kg of suspected methamphetamine ("Ice") worth over $0.87 million at the Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok yesterday (July 28).

Following extensive investigations, officers of the Narcotics Bureau mounted an anti-dangerous drugs operation and intercepted three men who were about to enter the Departure Hall of the Hong Kong International Airport at about 7 pm yesterday.

Search on two men aged 19 and 25 discovered that each was affixed with four bags of "Ice" around their thighs and legs with each bag containing 0.25 kg in weight. Both admitted that they intended to smuggle the drugs to Australia.

Meanwhile, another 37-year-old man responsible for affixing the drugs and arranging the flight and accommodation in Australia for the other two men was also arrested.

The haul could fetch over $0.87 million in the retail market.

The three men were all arrested for trafficking in dangerous drugs. They are still being detained for enquiries.


Police report no.6
Issued by PPRB

End/Sunday, July 29, 2007