A Hong Kong police officer was injured on Wednesday after being dragged for approximately 250 metres by a van he deemed suspicious during his patrol. The incident unfolded around 10 am near the intersection of Lai Po Road and Lin Cheung Road, Cheung Sha Wan, when the uniformed officer approached the vehicle stationary at the scene.
According to the Hong Kong Post, officers had noticed the driver holding what appeared to be a syringe and several packages of suspected drugs inside the vehicle. The officer attempted to order the middle-aged man to exit the van, but the driver accelerated and sped away, resulting in the officer clinging to the window frame.
After being dragged along the road, the officer fell to the ground as the van made its escape, heading toward Mong Kok. Emergency services quickly transported him to Princess Margaret Hospital, where he was treated for injuries to his head, right arm, and knees. The incident is currently being investigated by the Sham Shui Po district investigation team, with charges pending against the driver for furious driving and obstructing police duties.
Meanwhile, law enforcement efforts extended to Hong Kong International Airport, where customs officers arrested three travellers, including one individual from Malaysia, on drug trafficking charges. More than HK$9 million (US$1.16 million) worth of drugs, primarily cocaine and ketamine, were seized during separate incidents on Tuesday. The Customs and Excise Department confirmed the combined market value of the suspected drugs was approximately HK$9.4 million.
The Malaysian man, aged 32, was apprehended after officers found 2 kg of suspected ketamine concealing tea leaf packaging within his carry-on suitcase. Another case involved a 26-year-old man arriving from Sao Paulo, Brazil, whose checked-in suitcase was found with about 4.5 kg of suspected liquid cocaine concealed inside two wine bottles and several personal care products.
Lastly, customs officers arrested a 46-year-old male passenger arriving from Paris, France, who had approximately 10 kg of suspected ketamine hidden within protein powder packaging. All three individuals have been charged and investigations are underway to determine the full extent of their respective cases.
These incidents highlight the continued efforts of Hong Kong's law enforcement agencies to tackle drug-related crime and public safety threats. With rising concerns about drug trafficking and dangerous driving, authorities are determined to strengthen their operational strategies to combat these issues effectively.