Suspect arrested in drug trafficking operation

The Judiciary Police have detained a 31-year-old man in connection with a drug trafficking case, seizing approximately 42.2 grams of cocaine worth an estimated MOP84,000.

A 31-year-old male suspect has been detained in connection with a drug trafficking case linked to a Hong Kong drug syndicate. The individual, who holds a Hong Kong resident identity card and is currently unemployed, was intercepted by authorities yesterday morning after entering Macau.

According to local law enforcement, intelligence gathered over recent weeks indicated that a Hong Kong drug trafficking group had orchestrated operations involving members traveling to Macau to sell narcotics. Investigators identified the suspect, who is reported to have previously engaged in similar activities.

At approximately 8:20 a.m., authorities monitored the suspect’s entry via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Port. Upon interception, police discovered 108 small packages of cocaine, weighing approximately 42.2 grams, concealed on his person. The total estimated street value of the seized drugs is around MOP84,000.

During questioning, the suspect revealed that he had been instructed by the Hong Kong group to transport the drugs to Macau for distribution. He reportedly expected to receive HKD5,000 as a reward for his role in the operation, with an initial daily payment of HKD2,000 promised for ongoing sales.

Investigators noted that this was not the suspect’s first trip to Macau; he had been in the region for about half a month and had previously engaged in drug trafficking activities targeting the nightlife scene. His criminal record also includes an arrest for theft in Hong Kong. Authorities are currently exploring the suspect’s connections to local nightlife clientele as potential targets for the drugs.

The case is under further investigation, with law enforcement seeking to identify additional individuals involved in the trafficking network. The suspect and the case will be referred to the Public Prosecutions Office, where he will face charges related to the illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Woman arrested for illegal currency exchange at casino

A 51-year-old unemployed mainland Chinese woman was detained in Macau for allegedly conducting illegal currency exchanges for gamblers at a Cotai casino.

Authorities received a report from the casino about a suspicious transaction involving the woman and a male gambler from the mainland. Investigators determined that she had arrived at the casino earlier that day and met the gambler, and offered her assistance in exchanging money for gambling purposes.

According to the police report, the suspect agreed to exchange HKD50,000 in chips for RMB48,500. The transaction was completed via WeChat, where the gambler transferred the funds to her before she provided the gambling chips.

Further investigation revealed that the suspect had been conducting illegal currency exchanges in Macau since late January. In early February, she reportedly completed two additional transactions, exchanging RMB14,700 for HKD15,000 and RMB19,500 for HKD20,000, respectively. Authorities noted that she profited a total of HKD1,040 from these exchanges.

During the investigation, law enforcement seized several items linked to the crime, including RMB200,000 in cash, HKD81,000 in chips, and a mobile phone believed to have been used in the illegal activities. The total amount of chips seized from the gambler was valued at HKD50,000.

The suspect has been charged with operating an illegal currency exchange for gambling. The case has been forwarded to the Public Prosecutions Office for further investigation. Victoria Chan