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Hainan police in biggest drug haul since 1988
Thirteen suspected drug traffickers and 500,000 yuan (US$60,000) of drugs were seized last week by Hainai Province police in the island province's largest transnational drug case since 1988, when the province came into being. Drugs totalling 2,920 grammes were seized, including 450 grammes of "ice," or methamphetamine, 1,500 grammes of caffeine and 970 grammes of heroin, with a combined value of some 500,000 yuan (US$60,900). The gang stand accused of illegally dealing more than 2,000 grammes of drugs a month in Hainan, distributing them to several cities and counties in the province. Three secret cabins used for storage and processing were smashed open by the local police, who have been keeping a close watch on the gang over the past two months. A series of "criminal tools" were found, including several bank books, visa cards, 16 mobile phones, three motorcycles, scales and scissors. Police first became aware of the gang in October. They uncovered a well-organized drug-dealer network was emerging in Haikou, the provincial capital. After two months' work, the four-tier transnational drug organization's operations came to light. Ringleaders made frequent trips to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and the neighbouring Viet Nam to check the "goods," while others were responsible for transactions, premier processing, storage and selling. The three main suspects are from Guangxi. |
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