Three teenagers arrested over sex in car park, suspected ‘space oil’ seized

Three teenagers were arrested late Wednesday after they were filmed engaging in group sex in a public housing estate car park.

Police also found suspected “space oil” - a drug which has gained popularity among teenagers - in one of the arrestees' possession.

The video that went viral was uploaded online on Tuesday night, with police arresting a 16-year-old boy, an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl the following day. It was understood that the latter two were living together.

In the video, the partially-clothed trio can be seen partaking in sexual activities on a platform of the car park in Tin Yat Estate, Tin Shui Wai. One of them can also be seen vaping at the scene.

Vaping and ignorance of passerby sparks narcotic-use speculation

“This isn’t a hotel.” A non-Chinese person who filmed the act can be heard shouting to the trio, asking them to stop.

The person also raised concern whether the girl lying on her stomach was conscious, suspecting the trio were under the influence of narcotics.

The trio was seemingly unbothered by the “spectator” and continued, even when the person said he had called the cops. The video ended after the two men pulled up their pants and zippers.

Police said following an investigation, officers arrested the trio on suspicion of outraging public decency under the common law - an offense that is punishable by up to seven years in jail.

Suspected 'space oil', offensive weapon seized following home raid

In a subsequent search at the 18-year-old man's and 16-year-old boy’s homes, authorities found two and seven suspected e-cigarette cartridges containing etomidate, respectively. They were slapped with another offense of possession of dangerous drugs.

Meanwhile, the 16-year-old boy was also arrested for possession of prohibited weapons after two expandable batons were found at his home.

The trio was currently detained for further investigation.

'Space oil' classified as controlled drug since February 14

The government officially gazetted a ban on the key ingredient of "space oil," etomidate, along with three similar substances, classifying them as dangerous drugs, which started from February 14.

The move significantly increases penalties for trafficking these substances, with offenders now facing up to life imprisonment.

Now, under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking and illegal manufacturing of these substances can result in life imprisonment, while possession and consumption carry a maximum sentence of seven years.

Consumption of 'space oil' could cause neurological damage

According to the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau, "space oil" can cause serious physical and mental harm, including addiction, memory loss, seizure, unconsciousness, and even death.

Drug information for "Space Oil Drug" by the Security Bureau