AnnualReport-1914 — Page 146

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16. Very good work was done by the preventive staff during the year. The enormous difference between the price of certified Indian opium and that of uncertified and Persian opium has encouraged attempts to smuggle the drug through the Colony into China on a large scale.

A number of large seizures were made during the year, chiefly through the energy of Mr. J. C. Wildin. In spite of these, however, the traffic appears to be on the increase. With the enormous difference in price at present ruling and the strong demand which continues to come from China, it is only possible to deal with this traffic satisfactorily by controlling the supply of opium at its source. There is still a number of centres from which opium can be purchased without difficulty. Table X shows the number of seizures made and the amount of opium confiscated.

17. Apart from opium, very useful work has been done by the preventive staff under the Liquors Ordinance, the Arms and Ammunition Ordinance, and the Post Office Ordinance.

18. Mention should be made of the excellent work done by Mr. F. P. da Silva and the rest of the clerical staff of the Imports and Exports Office during the earlier stages of the Monopoly. A considerable amount of extra work fell on the staff, which was always cheerfully undertaken.

6th September, 1915.

R. O. HUTCHISON, Superintendent of Imports and Exports.

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D(1)4 # GENERAL. 16. Very good work was done by the preventive staff during the year. The enormous difference between the price of certified Indian opium and that of uncertified and Persian opium has encouraged attempts to smuggle the drug through the Colony into China on a large scale. A number of large seizures were made during the year, chiefly through the energy of Mr. J. C. Wildin. In spite of these, however, the traffic appears to be on the increase. With the enormous difference in price at present ruling and the strong demand which continues to come from China, it is only possible to deal with this traffic satisfactorily by controlling the supply of opium at its source. There is still a number of centres from which opium can be purchased without difficulty. Table X shows the number of seizures made and the amount of opium confiscated. 17. Apart from opium, very useful work has been done by the preventive staff under the Liquors Ordinance, the Arms and Ammunition Ordinance, and the Post Office Ordinance. 18. Mention should be made of the excellent work done by Mr. F. P. da Silva and the rest of the clerical staff of the Imports and Exports Office during the earlier stages of the Monopoly. A considerable amount of extra work fell on the staff, which was always cheerfully undertaken. 6th September, 1915. R. O. HUTCHISON, Superintendent of Imports and Exports.

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- D (1) 4 GENERAL. 16. Very good work was done by the preventive staff during the year. The enormous difference between the price of certified Indian opium and that of uncertified and Persian opium have encouraged attempts to smuggle the drug through the Colony into China on a large scale. A number of large seizures were made during the. year, chiefly through the energy of Mr. J. C. Wildin. In spite of these, however, the traffic appears to be on the increase. With the enormous difference in price at present ruling and the strong demand which continues to come from China, it is only possible to deal with this traffic satisfactorily by controlling the supply of opium at its source. There is still a number of centres from which opium can be purchased without difficulty. Table X shows the number of seizures made and the amount of opium confiscated. 17. Apart from opium very useful work has been done by the preventive staff under the Liquors Ordinance, the Arms and Ammuni- tion Ordinance and the Post Office Ordinance. 18. Mention should be made of the excellent work done by Mr. F. P. da Silva and the rest of the clerical staff of the Imports and. Exports Office during the earlier stages of the Monopoly. A consi- derable amount of extra work fell on the staff, which was always cheerfully undertaken. 6th September, 1915. R. O. HUTCHISON, Superintendent of Imports and Exports.

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GENERAL.

16. Very good work was done by the preventive staff during the year. The enormous difference between the price of certified Indian opium and that of uncertified and Persian opium have encouraged attempts to smuggle the drug through the Colony into China on a large scale.

A number of large seizures were made during the. year, chiefly through the energy of Mr. J. C. Wildin. In spite of these, however, the traffic appears to be on the increase. With the enormous difference in price at present ruling and the strong demand which continues to come from China, it is only possible to deal with this traffic satisfactorily by controlling the supply of opium at its source. There is still a number of centres from which opium can be purchased without difficulty. Table X shows the number of seizures made and the amount of opium confiscated.

17. Apart from opium very useful work has been done by the preventive staff under the Liquors Ordinance, the Arms and Ammuni- tion Ordinance and the Post Office Ordinance.

18. Mention should be made of the excellent work done by Mr. F. P. da Silva and the rest of the clerical staff of the Imports and. Exports Office during the earlier stages of the Monopoly. A consi- derable amount of extra work fell on the staff, which was always cheerfully undertaken.

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