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Hong Kong policeman arrested carrying drugs at border with mainland China suspended

  • Security source says customs officers found Ice, a smoking flask and a stash of untaxed cigarettes on the 46-year-old, who was off-duty

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The police officer was picked up at the Lo Wu border crossing. Photo: Felix Wong

A Hong Kong policeman has been suspended from duty after his arrest for carrying drugs and a stash of illicit cigarettes into the city from mainland China.

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Customs officers picked up the 46-year-old, who was attached to the traffic division in the Kowloon West region, at the Lo Wu border crossing on Monday. He was off-duty at the time.

The officers found 0.8 grams of what they thought was the methamphetamine Ice, a smoking flask and 238 untaxed cigarettes on him.

He was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of equipment intended for smoking dangerous drugs, and possession of dutiable goods. He was released on bail pending investigation.

A total of 45 police officers were arrested for crimes last year. Photo: SCMP Pictures
A total of 45 police officers were arrested for crimes last year. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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A security insider said the policeman in question had been suspended from duty.

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