500. Table 60 shows the considerable development of work already referred to under this heading,
Table 60
Analytical work under Dangerous Drags Ordinance, Dutiable Commodities Ordinance and Importation/Exportation (Prohibition) (Specified Articles) Orders.
(a) Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.
Illicit possession, etc.
Certificates of Contents issued
(b) Dutiable Commodities Ordinance.
(a) Illicit possession, Smuggling, etc.
Certificates of Contents issued
1,436
J
1.164
(b) Examination for duty assessment and export
on drawback,
Samples examined: -
Equipment.
501. The Laboratory is now well equipped, and the equipment has been maintained in good condition where practicable.
General.
502. The somewhat bare recital of figures upon which a report of this nature must necessarily rely, gives an inadequate picture of the work of the Laboratory as a whole. In addition to the figures quoted, which for the most part refer to actual samples, the Laboratory is in continual demand, from both Government and private sources, for technical advice and assistance. Recent controls on trading in particular have greatly increased the work and responsibilities of the sub- departments.
Cigarettes
884
Paint
Tir
438
Beer
11.
125
Brandy, Port, Whisky, Gin & Liqueur Chinese Liquor
126
A
ANN
672
Perfume
...
+
96
Table Water
Ju
16
+++
1,237
Miscellaneous
129
Denaturation of Alcohol
(e) Importation/Exportation (Prohibition)
(Specified Articles) Orders, 1951 Certificates of Contents issued
+
176
MEDICO-LEGAL DEPARTMENT
503. The Medico-legal work continued under the direction of the Police Surgeon, and consisted of forensic work, laboratory work, lectures and demonstrations to police officers and medical students.
504. The work done consisted of the following:
(a) Examination of victims and suspects totals
(b) Attendance at scenes of crimes totals.......
A
91 cases
135
(c) Attendance at various courts totals
+
+++
+4
144
77
(d) Medico-legal Post Mortems:
6,400
1. Hong Kong
2. Kowloon
24
J
45
177
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