The Police Narcotics Bureau smashed the main drug warehouse of a drug cartel. The number of suspected "ice" and suspected heroin seized was the largest so far this year, with a total market value of about 195 million yuan. A man was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking.
The Acting Chief Superintendent of the Narcotics Bureau Wu Yingshi, Superintendent Chen Jiangming and Chief Inspector Yip Xiulan will explain the case at 3 pm, and "Hong Kong 01" will be broadcast live.
The Police Narcotics Bureau smashed the main drug warehouse of a drug cartel. The number of suspected "ice" and suspected heroin seized was the largest so far this year, with a total market value of about 195 million yuan. A man was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking.
(Photo by Yang Jialang)
The Acting Chief Superintendent of the Narcotics Bureau of the Police, Ng Wing Sze, said that from May to July this year, detectives smashed 5 drug storage warehouses in multiple districts in the New Territories of Kowloon and arrested 8 men and 4 women aged between 16 and 45. The charges included Trafficking in dangerous drugs, manufacturing drugs, conspiracy to traffic in dangerous drugs, and obstructing police officers from performing their duties.
During the operation, the police seized 96.3 kilograms of drugs, including 44.3 kilograms of heroin, 32.6 kilograms of cocaine, 13.2 kilograms of kid and 6.2 kilograms of methamphetamine.
After investigation, detectives smashed a drug storage warehouse at an industrial unit on Castle Peak Road, Cheung Sha Wan yesterday (18th). It is believed that the unit at the site was used to store drugs and transferred the drugs to other smaller warehouses or distributed them to Other groups supply to the local market.
Detectives arrested a 22-year-old local man in the unit. He reportedly called a university student for "trafficking dangerous drugs." He is currently being detained for investigation. The case will appear in West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (20th).
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The Chief Inspector of the Narcotics Bureau, Ye Xiulan, said that 20 bricks of "Shuangshi Earth" heroin weighing 8 kilograms were found in the backpack of the arrested man, which does not rule out that he is preparing to dispatch the goods.
The detectives found 209 bricks of "Shuangshi Earth" heroin weighing 78 kilograms in the unit, and 141 packs of meth, weighing 148 kilograms, packed in tea.
During the operation, the police seized a total of 148 kilograms of methamphetamine, 86 kilograms of drug heroin and a batch of drug packaging tools, with a total market value of about 195 million yuan. This case is also the most temporarily seized methamphetamine and heroin case this year. .
Remote juvenile crime committed by drug cartel
According to the police, the group started planning operations in February this year. Drug dealers operate sophisticated and systematically. They store drugs in hotels, industrial buildings, private households, and village houses. At the same time, young people sell drugs remotely. The group members will not do it in person. Drug dealing.
According to Chen Jiangming, Superintendent of the Narcotics Bureau, drug cartels have different roles, including renting a place, managing warehouses and transporting drugs, and each time they receive payments ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
During the operation, a total of 13 people were arrested, of which 4 were just over 18 years old. The arrested included 2 students and 6 unemployed persons.
Wu Weishi pointed out that the group will recruit young people who want to make quick money to commit crimes through night shows, online channels, and peer introductions, and falsely claim that even if young people break the law, there is nothing wrong with them and there will be no major consequences.
The police urged parents to pay attention to the whereabouts of their children and whether they will have unusual income and expenses. As for young people, they should not fall into the trap of drug dealers because of ignorance and greed, otherwise their future will be ruined.
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