CO129-522-1 Illicit traffic in Chinese opium 7-12-1929 - 29-10-1930 — Page 25

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there is a certain amount of evidence to show

that some of the Lam Kee Hop (Macao) brands

of opium are being dealt with in the French

Concession. One tin of "A" grade Lam Kee Hop

"Cook" brand opium was secretly obtained by

the Municipal Police from the Kwong Sang Vuen

Company), 229 Rue Weikwe,

French Concession, through an employee, as well

as impressions of a number of business "chops"

used by this Company. This appears sufficient

proof that the Lam Kee Hop (Macao) have agencies

in the French Concession.

The opium "brokers" in the French

Concession state that Lam Kee Hop brand opium

is not stocked for local consumption, but is

prepared to order, the smallest order being for

500 tins and that any brand can be obtained, but

only through the recognised smugglers.

Two grades of the "Cock" brand opium,

known as "A" and "B" are supplied by the Lam Kee

Hop Company. These are packed in 5 oz. or 5

tael tins and are reported to be sold in the

U.S.A. at G.$65.00 and G.$35.00 per tin respect-

ively.

Attached is a photographic copy of the

impressions of the various "chops" etc. afore-

mentioned.

Further inquiries are being continued

with a view to ascertain further information on

this subject.