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DCCC 808/2014
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
CRIMINAL CASE NO. 808 OF 2014
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HKSAR |
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LAM KWUN WA |
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Ms Carmen Siu, PP, of the Department of Justice, for HKSAR
Mr Matthew Chong instructed by George Chan & Co,assigned by the Director of Legal Aid, for the defendant
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| Offence: |
Trafficking in a dangerous drug (販運危險藥物) |
REASONS FOR SENTENCE
1. Lam Kwun Wa you have pleaded guilty to one charge of trafficking in 135.09 grammes of a powder containing 45.38 grammes of ketamine, contrary to section 4 of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Chapter 134.
2. In summary around 5:00 p.m. on the 16 July this year the police intercepted you outside the Ground Floor of the Pioneer Centre, No. 750 Nathan Road in Mongkok. During a search the police found in your shoulder bag a white plastic bag inside which was ten plastic bags containing the ketamine. The police also found HK$2,000 and two mobile phones.
3. Under caution and in a subsequent video interview you admitted that because you were unemployed you were delivering the drugs for a person called “Ah Keung” in return for a reward of $1,000.
4. In passing sentence I have carefully considered everything said on your behalf by Mr Chong. I take into account you have a clear record.
5. In Secretary for Justice v Hii Siew Cheng[2009] 1 HKLRD 1 the Court of Appeal laid down guidelines for trafficking in ketamine. Where the narcotic content is between 10 and 50 grammes sentence after trial falls within the range of 4-6 years imprisonment.
6. Taking into account this is your first conviction for trafficking in drugs I agree with Mr Chong that the proper starting point after trial for 45.38 grammes of ketamine is 5 years and 6 months imprisonment.
7. Giving you full credit for your plea of guilty you are convicted and sentenced to 3 years and 8 months imprisonment.
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(D. J. DUFTON)
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District Judge |
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