Hong Kong police arrest 3, seize HK$23 million of Ice in Fanling bust
Police have arrested three people and broken up a large-scale drug production factory in northern Hong Kong, seizing HK$23 million (US$3 million) worth of suspected methamphetamine, or Ice. The force said on Saturday that two men and a woman, aged 49 to 56, were arrested on Thursday night. Police in Fanling first intercepted one of the men, who was holding a two-way permit, a document issued by…
Three individuals have been arrested and a significant drug production facility dismantled in Fanling, northern Hong Kong, according to police. The force seized approximately HK$23 million (US$3 million) worth of suspected methamphetamine, or Ice, during the raid. A 49- to 56-year-old man, a 49- to 56-year-old woman, and another man were apprehended on Thursday night.
Senior Inspector Chan Lik-ho of the narcotics bureau disclosed that police uncovered a large-scale drug manufacturing operation within a Fanling unit. They seized around 9kg of suspected Ice, 43 liters of suspected liquid Ice, valued at about HK$23 million, various drug-making tools, and a substantial quantity of hazardous chemicals.
Advanced equipment like heaters, filters, reactors, and cooling systems were also confiscated. Chan stated that the drug factory was likely operating for three to four days. The arrested trio will be charged temporarily with drug manufacturing offenses and are set to appear in Fanling Court on Monday. Violating the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance can result in life imprisonment and a fine of up to HK$5 million.
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