Traffickers of common date rape drugs will face stiffer penalties in Hong Kong under new sentencing guidelines issued by the Court of Appeal recently. Photo: Shutterstock
Traffickers of common date rape drugs will face stiffer penalties in Hong Kong under new sentencing guidelines issued by the Court of Appeal recently. Photo: Shutterstock
Drugs

Hong Kong judges recommend harsher sentencing guidelines for traffickers of date rape drug than for cannabis culprits

  • Stiffer sentences needed because of dangers posed by common date rape drug, Court of Appeal says
  • With large quantity of drug seized in recent years, law enforcers hope ruling will deter criminals

Traffickers of common date rape drugs will face stiffer penalties in Hong Kong under new sentencing guidelines issued by the Court of Appeal recently. Photo: Shutterstock
Traffickers of common date rape drugs will face stiffer penalties in Hong Kong under new sentencing guidelines issued by the Court of Appeal recently. Photo: Shutterstock
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