Tsuen Wan police arrest man in carpark drug bust
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
A 34-year-old local man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in Tsuen Wan on suspicion of drug trafficking after police found suspected ketamine and cocaine in two private cars at a residential carpark. Officers said the seized drugs weighed about 27 grammes of suspected ketamine and 23 grammes of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of HK$26,000
Key Points
- Officers from the Tsuen Wan police district special duties team spotted the man acting suspiciously at a residential carpark in Tsuen Wan on Tuesday afternoon
- Police said he was seen moving items from the boot of one private car to another before officers intervened and carried out a search
- The search uncovered about 27 grammes of suspected ketamine and 23 grammes of suspected cocaine inside the two private cars
- Police estimated the street value of the suspected drugs at HK$26,000 and arrested the 34-year-old local man for suspected drug trafficking
- The suspect is being detained for investigation, while trafficking under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance carries a maximum penalty of HK$5 million and life imprisonment
Why It Matters
The case points to continued police attention on suspected drug activity in residential areas and carparks, where officers may act on suspicious behaviour during patrols. For Hong Kong readers, the legal stakes are severe because a trafficking conviction can bring a HK$5 million fine and life imprisonment