Young man arrested in HK$580,000 Chai Wan drug bust

A 21-year-old was arrested on Thursday as police seized HK$580,000 worth of drugs, including a small amount of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid – commonly known as “liquid ecstasy” in a Chai Wan home. 

The anti-narcotic operation was conducted around 6 pm and officers seized 2.2 kg of cannabis buds, 210 g of ketamine, 30 g of cocaine, 39 g of liquid ecstasy, and some packaging tools. 

The young man was subsequently arrested for trafficking in dangerous drugs. He is currently remanded in custody. 

Police called on parents to keep an eye on their children to prevent them from being exploited by criminals and drug dealers. 

Police also warned that the maximum penalty for drug trafficking carries a HK$7 million fine and life imprisonment.