TNAG-0690-FCO40-839-Review-of-narcotics-problem-in-Hong-Kong-1977 — Page 151

IN CONFIDENCE

B

9009

A

Heroin was found concealed inside the seats of 6 folding chairs.

(PS/109/31/76)

39. On 2nd April, 1976, Thai male Pornchai SAE EAR arrived at Hong Kong Airport from Bangkok. During a routine baggage examination a strong odour of decayed animal carcase aroused the suspicion of Preventive Service officers. The officers discovered 1.2686 kilogrammes of a mixture containing 1.1467 kilogrammes of a salt of morphine concealed inside the abdominal cavities of 3 cooked geese.

SAE EAR was arrested and charged with Trafficking In A Dangerous Drug. He is awaiting trial.

IN CONFIDENCE

Blocks of morphine were concealed inside 3 cooked geese.

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(PS/109/32/76)

(PS/109/32/76)