China News, May 7. According to Hong Kong Sing Tao.com, the Hong Kong police launched an anti-drug operation on the 5th after in-depth investigation, arrested 3 foreigners, and seized 22 kilograms of methamphetamine, etc., with a market value of about 12 million yuan (HKD, the same below). ).
During the operation, the police found that drug dealers had stored a large amount of strong spices in the drug warehouse, trying to cover up the chemical smell of drugs.
The police said that at about 5 pm the day before yesterday, the detective went to a residential unit on Yuen Long Street in Yuen Long to search, and found 12.1 kilograms of methamphetamine, a batch of packaging tools and a large amount of cash. A 61-year-old foreign woman and a 42-year-old in the unit were found. The foreign man was arrested on suspicion of trafficking in dangerous drugs.
At the same time, the police also stopped and checked a 50-year-old foreign man outside the unit and found a small amount of marijuana flowers and Viagra. The man was then arrested by the police and suspected of possessing dangerous drugs.
After follow-up, the police searched the Yuen Long 8 country house unit rented by the arrested 42-year-old foreign man, and the San Tin warehouse in Lok Ma Chau, and found 93 grams and 9.9 kilograms of methamphetamine respectively.
A total of about 22 kilograms of drugs were found in the case, with a market value of about 12 million yuan. It is believed that a batch of drugs has been blocked from flowing out of the market.
A consignment of drugs, packaging tools and a large amount of cash were found in a residential unit in Yuen Long, Hong Kong.
Image source: Hong Kong "Sing Tao Daily".
Police believe the three arrested are acquaintances.
Two of them in the unit, holding local ID cards, reported being a businessman and a chef respectively. They are being detained and will be charged with drug trafficking later. The case will appear in the Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts on the 9th.
As for the 50-year-old man outside the unit, he was released on bail pending investigation.
The police mentioned that the suspects stored the drugs in a remote location and stored a large amount of strong-smelling spices to cover up the chemical smell of the drugs and evade police investigation.
The police appeal to the public and property owners to pay attention and to contact the police if in doubt.
The case is still under investigation, including whether there is a syndicate behind it, and more arrests cannot be ruled out.