The police said earlier that they inspected many shops and seized a batch of products reported to contain cannabidiol (CBD). After inspection, they found that some of the products contained tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) components controlled by the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, including E-liquid, coffee powder, skin care products and lipsticks, etc.
Six men and two women were arrested on suspicion of "trafficking in dangerous drugs", aged between 19 and 41, and reported as shop owners or employees.
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The Acting Chief Superintendent of the Narcotics Investigation Bureau, Wu Yingshi, said that the police have been concerned about the possession and trafficking of cannabidiol (CBD) products containing cannabis products. In view of the increasing number of related products on the market, although CBD is not controlled by the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Since CBD is generally extracted from cannabis plants, there is an opportunity to extract tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the process. THC is strictly regulated by the United Nations Drug Convention. According to the Dangerous Drugs Regulations, items containing any concentration of THC are It is illegal and has the opportunity to cause serious harm to smokers.
In November, the police carried out an operation codenamed "Speedy Sound" to crack down on CBD products containing THC.
Superintendent Chen Jiangming stated that the Narcotics Investigation Bureau, together with officers from various regions, inspected 23 shops in multiple districts from November 18 to 25, including coffee shops, restaurants, beverage shops, tobacco supply shops, sex shops and CBD specialty shops , Seized a total of more than 50 CBD products, including tea bags, beer, candy, chocolate, cakes, e-liquid, skin care products and health foods, etc. After laboratory tests, it was found that 3 of 5 products contained THC, including The oil and e-liquid used in mixed drinks, and another coffee powder called Greenrose, has a label on the back that says it contains THC products.
Police today (30th) raided 5 shops and 4 chain distribution stores in various districts including Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Tai Po, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Kwun Tong, Causeway Bay and Mong Kok and arrested 6 persons aged between 19 and 41. Male and 2 female, reported as the person in charge and staff, and seized about 1,500 products, including oil, coffee powder, pills and lipstick, each with a price of hundreds to thousands of yuan.
The police did not rule out that more people were arrested. In addition, in order to prevent the THC products involved in the case from flowing into Hong Kong, the police also shared intelligence with the customs immediately after the test results.
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