Customs' first seizure of space oil case under new regulations

Customs discovered a case involving possession of etomidate, also known as "space oil," from an incoming passenger at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan on Saturday (Feb 15), marking the first case detected by the authority since etomidate was classified as dangerous drugs.

A 28-year-old woman arriving from Macau was found in possession of a vape pen containing suspected space oil during a Customs clearance.

The arrested woman, who claimed to be unemployed, has been released on bail pending further investigation.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking a dangerous drug is a serious crime, with a maximum penalty of HK$5 million fine and life imprisonment.