8 people arrested for police inspection of products containing controlled THC

The police arrested 6 men and 2 women and seized a batch of cannabidiol products suspected of containing THC.

It is understood that the police inspected a number of shops earlier and seized a batch of products reported to contain cannabidiol (CBD). After inspection, some products were found to contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) components controlled by the Dangerous Drugs Regulations. .

The arrested person was suspected of "trafficking dangerous drugs", aged between 19 and 41, and was reported as the person in charge or employee of the shop.

The Narcotics Bureau, Hong Kong Island Regional Criminal Headquarters and New Territories North Criminal Headquarters will hold a press conference at the Police Headquarters to give details.

Looking through the information, hemp plant contains a variety of cannabinoids, and cannabidiol (CBD) is one of them.

Cannabidiol has no psychoactive effects and is not used as a risk of drug abuse. It is not a dangerous drug and is not controlled by the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Chapter 134 of the Laws of Hong Kong).

On the contrary, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has psychoactive effects and has the risk of being used as a drug to abuse. It is addictive and harmful to health. It is a dangerous drug controlled by the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.

Although cannabidiol products in the market claim to be healthy and claim to have refreshing or calming nerve soothing effects, cannabidiol is generally extracted from cannabis, so cannabidiol products may contain a small amount of THC.

Products containing THC or other dangerous drugs, regardless of their concentration, are considered dangerous drugs and are controlled by the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.

According to the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance (Chapter 138 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and the "Pharmacy and Poisons Regulations" (Chapter 138A of the Laws of Hong Kong), any pharmaceutical products containing cannabidiol are classified as Part 1 Poisons and Prescription Drugs Things.

The supply and distribution of such prescription drugs are strictly controlled.

But so far, there are no registered pharmaceutical products containing cannabidiol in Hong Kong.

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