Suspected Cocaine, Crack Cocaine Seized In Bust

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2022-07-11 HKT 00:55

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  • Two men have been charged after the seizure of about 1.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine and about 540 grams of suspected crack cocaine. Photo: Courtesy of Government Information Service

    Two men have been charged after the seizure of about 1.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine and about 540 grams of suspected crack cocaine. Photo: Courtesy of Government Information Service

Customs officials said late on Sunday that they had seized about 1.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine and about 540 grams of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated value of 1.9 million dollars in Sham Shui Po.

They said they intercepted a 16-year-old man, allegedly carrying 20 grams of crack cocaine on Saturday.

They said they searched a residence nearby and seized 1.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine and 520 grams of suspected crack cocaine.

Customs officials said they arrested a 21-year-old man inside the premises.

They said both men have been charged with trafficking in a dangerous drug and will appear at the West Kowloon Magistrates Court on Monday.

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