CO129-502-10 Macao opium traffic 6-12-1926 - 7-12-1927 — Page 152

ANALYSIS

159)

of

Figures given in the Macao Official Monthly Sumaries

of the movement of Opium for the period 1st January 1925

to 31st December 1926, (exclusive of November for which

month no return has been received).

1.

Arrematante.

(? Opium Farmer).

Benares Opium only.

In hend on 1st January 1925:

73 'enixas' 2,920 bolas.

Imports:

4511

17,060

Boiled for consumption:

2891

11.580

Boiled for export:

194

7.770

In hand on 31st December

1926:

201

830

2.

Prepared Opium exported (all to Paraguay).

35 'caixas' ☐ 108,800 taels.

3.

Negotiantes (? Merchant brokere).

Persian Opium only.

In hand on 1st January 1925:

258 caixas'

Imports:

781

#

Exports:

989

In hand 31st December

50

1926