TNAG-0505-FCO40-570-Review-of-narcotics-problem-in-Hong-Kong-1974 — Page 70

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TO IMMEDIATE GOVERNOR HONG KONG TELNO 199 OF 19 AUG 74.

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AT KOHCHIK ISLAND 160 NAUTICAL MILES SE BANGKOK OFF COAST

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15 JULY REFER THE LATTER WE UNDERSTAND STILL SUBMERGED.

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