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Huge Heroin Seizure

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The story behind the arrest of a Japanese, named K. Itaba shi, aged 40, on charges of importing and possession of 724 ounces of diacety morphins, commonly known as herol, was revealed by Mr. M. J. Abbott, Assistant Crown Solicitor, before Mr. K. Keen at the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon.

PAINT SCRAPER IN TROUBLE

Manslaughter Charge Preferred

Wong Chuen, 21. paint scraper, appeared before Mr. W. Schofeld at the Central Magistracy yesterday charged with the manslaughter of Ah Hung at Ship Street, Wanchai.

Chief Det-Insp J. Murphy In- formed the Court that both the accused and the deceased worked Mr. Abbott said that the heroin seized was sufficient to make

in the Naval Dockyard and on the the almost astronomical figure of 18,100,000 pills; or to supply 20

morning of January 27, were sky- larking in the dockyard when the pills for each member of the Chinese population in Hong Kong.

Buller when the defendant snatch-deceased accused the defendant of ed the telephone and said: "Don't striking him on the head. The lat ring up to the big office. I will ter denied this. give you and the Chinese gentle- man with you $3,000 each if you will let me go."""

Mr. W. M. Thomson. Assistant Superintendent of Imports and Ex- ports, was present in Court while Senior Revenue Officer A. W. Grim- mitt was in charge of the case. Mr. Hin Sing Lo, Instructed by Mr. J.M. Hall, was for the defence.

Opening the case. Mr. Abbott said that at 7.30 on the morning of January 4. Revenue Officer W. Ward went on board the Butter- feld and Swire s.s. Hupeh at the Hong Kong. Canton and Macao search the Steamboat wharf, to passengers and their baggage, Mr. Ward went to the port aide of the ship and saw the defendant op- poalte to the compradore's cabin with his luggage. Defendant, when asked, replied in English that the luggage was his.

GLASS TOPS BOXES Defendant was told to go to the wharf where" Revenue Officer E. T. Warden was on duty at the search table. Defendant produced keys for the luggage and Inside a basket was found tins of fish and glass top boxes containing nuts, and fruits. Defendant stated that the goods belonged to a friend and should not be opened. He stated that his friend was in Hong Kong.

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RO. Warden opened one of the boxes of nuts and found that it had false bottom and contained a box of white powder. He sent for R.O. Ward who immediately plac- ed the defendant under arrest and told him hot to say anything.

They proceeded to the wharf of- fice where Mr. Ward was joined by Mr. Watt Pak U, interpreter. of the Imports and Exports office. Mr. Ward started to dial on the tele- phone with the intention of speak- ing to Chief Preventive Officer

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A daring robbery in the heart of the city on October 16 last, was recalled at the Central Magistracy yesterday when Fu Shiu, 29, coolle, appeared before Mr. Kenneth Keen and was sentenced to five months' hard labour on a charge of aiding and abetting in the theft of $2,500 from Yu Wai-ting, accountant of the Foo Lung building contractors, Mr. F. L. Zimmern appeared for the defence

Det-Sub-Inspector M. J. Flattery said that it was pay day and the complainant went to the Bank, of China where he cashed a cheque for $2,500. On his return he had reached the junction of D'Agullar Street and Stanley Street when two men came up and snatched the money from his left hand The money was wrapped in a hand- kerchief. The complainant had a paper lantern pulled over his head and face and was thus unable to see temporarily. The defendant was arrested on information. None of the money was recovered.

Trade Mark Offence

Mr. Ward did not appreciate this method of procedure, sald Mr. Abbott, and telephoned to Mr. Buller who arrived shortly after and took the defendant and his luggage to the I. and E. "office

COMMITTED TO SESSIONS 5. R. O. Grimmitt made an inven- various articles of tory of the luggage. The travelling trunk had a false top and bottom in which there were six tins of powder. In the suitcase were nine tins of fish and four of vegetables. There was also a roll of bedding containing two quilts lined with cloth contain- ing powder and two pillows also lined with powder.

When charged with importing the defendant replied that he had no idea that they were contraband goods. He came to know that they were contraband when they were It seized by the revenue officers. was against his will that he had incidentally committed the two of- fences

To the charge of possession, the defendant replied: "I do not know the laws bere, Please deal with me the laws of Hong according to Kong Government,"

The heroin was examined by Mr. H.A. Taylor, Government Monopoly Analyst, and Mr. Abbott added that there was enough heroin mixture to make 18,100,000 pills. One ounce of heroin would make 25.000 to" 30.000 pills.

Evidence was called after which the defendant was committed for trial at the next Criminal Sessions.

Motor Tragedy Recalled

Enquiry Opens At Kowloon Court

Bvidence of the unfortunate traffic mishap which occurred on Boxing Day last at Tal Po near the Kaulung Hang Village, was given. when

Pun Bo, driver of

public car No. 55, was brought be fore Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday afternoon charged with driving without due care and caution, and driving in a manner dangerous to the public, having regard to all the circumstances of the case.

The Assistant Actorney general. Mr. E. H. Williams was for the O. F. C. prosecution, while Mr. Marton appeared on behalf of de- fendant. Mr. F. Loseby held a watching brief for the relatives of the deceased.

Chan Wai, a road constructor foreman, who was riding a bicycle near the scene of the tragedy, was the Arst witness called. He told the Court that he was about two feet past the other end of the bridge when the accident happen. He suddenly heard a noise ed. and a piece of iron flew past him. The next witress was Li Mum lam, the chauffeur of Dr. Kwan's

car.

He said that Pun's car-number 55, overtook his when he had just crossed a bridge which was about 360 feet before the second bridge where the tragedy took place.

Cross examinaing Mr. Marton asked:"Did the Hotel car at- tempt to overtake Mrs. Cheng's im- mediately after he had overtaken yours --Yes.

Mac- Summoned before Mr. fadyen at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, the Mee Chau Firm of No 200, Shanghai Street, admitted the charge of selling a bottle of hair oll to which a trade mark had been falsely applied. Messrs. J. M.

"Did you notice that the hotel Da Rocha and Co., agents. for Max Factor products, were the car get behind Mrs. Cheng's car because there was not enough complainants and were represent-

room to overtake her"?--I did not ed by Mr. M. A. da 8livan

tried to Appearing on behalf of the de- When the Hotel car, fendant, Mr. F. H, Loseby said overtake her car, was her car that by private arrangement his well on it's side of the road? Yes. client had consented to pay a sub-t was following immediately.

The case was adjourned until stantial sum to the complainant who agreed to the suggestion on to-day. the understanding that defendant would not commit the offence again...

punished by private payment, his client would not wish to press the case too harshly, H's Worship

It was told the oil was obtained from a sailor off a President uner. The bottles were, genuine but had said that he would not inflict any further imposition. The four bot been refilled with fales contents

Mr. da Bilva said that as de-tles which had been seized were

to be confiscated, fendant had been rufficiently

After leaving the yard at the end matter of the day's work this seemed to wrankle in the deten- dant's mind and he went to Ship Street where the deceased lived. It was alleged that they had an argument. Defendant left and re- turned later with several others, not in custody, and enticed the deceased into the street where it was alleged he was struck by the defendant as a result of which he collapsed and died.

After evidence had been taken the hearing was adjourned for a week.

Bag-Snatcher Sent To Prison

Lam Man, who 'pleaded that ne was compelled to snatch a lady's handbag because he had no money to buy milk for his baby when he was brought before Mr. Macfadyen on Saturday, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment and eight strokes of the cane by Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at the Kow- loon Magistracy yesterday.

His Worship told defendant that if it was really needed, the au- thorities would provide the baby. with milk during the term of his imprisonment.

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PETTY THEFTS

Sentence of five months labour was passed by Mr. K. Keen at the Central Magistracy yester- day on Chan Man, 58, unemploy- ed, when he pleaded guilty to the theft of a wrist watch from Leung A simi- Hing at Hollywood Road, lar sentence was imposed on Chung On 17, for snatching a fountain pen from the, person of a cook bay,, Sub-Inspector L. R. Whant pro- secuted in both cases.

Planning Robbery Appearing before Mr. Q. A, A. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Ma- gistracy yesterday, three men. Shun Pong,. 26; Ho Bam. 32; and Ho Lam 25; were charged with in- tending to cominit a robbery in the Yaumati district on January 29 The case was remanded for 48 hours

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