News (Media Awareness Project) - Taiwan: TPCO Confiscates 139 Kg Of Drugs In May |
| Title: | Taiwan: TPCO Confiscates 139 Kg Of Drugs In May |
| Published On: | 2007-06-15 |
| Source: | China Post, The (Taiwan) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-12 04:17:14 |
TPCO CONFISCATES 139 KG OF DRUGS IN MAY
The Taipei Customs Office (TPCO) yesterday announced it confiscated a
total of 139,803 grams of illegal drugs and one million Hong Kong
dollars in cash last month as part of their anti-smuggling campaign.
Among the list of confiscated drugs are 130,549 grams of ketamine,
8,191 grams of heroin, and 1,063 grams of marijuana.
Other smuggled products included four ivory tusk decorative items,
1,004 pairs of sunglasses, and 2,010 Viagra pills.
According to the TPCO, most of the contraband was hidden in secret
compartments inside luggage or carry-on bags, shoe soles, or ingested
by passengers as in the case of illegal drugs.
The TPCO said it is continuing to strengthen local and international
cooperation in their anti-smuggling efforts to protect the public's
health and safety.
The Taipei Customs Office (TPCO) yesterday announced it confiscated a
total of 139,803 grams of illegal drugs and one million Hong Kong
dollars in cash last month as part of their anti-smuggling campaign.
Among the list of confiscated drugs are 130,549 grams of ketamine,
8,191 grams of heroin, and 1,063 grams of marijuana.
Other smuggled products included four ivory tusk decorative items,
1,004 pairs of sunglasses, and 2,010 Viagra pills.
According to the TPCO, most of the contraband was hidden in secret
compartments inside luggage or carry-on bags, shoe soles, or ingested
by passengers as in the case of illegal drugs.
The TPCO said it is continuing to strengthen local and international
cooperation in their anti-smuggling efforts to protect the public's
health and safety.
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