HKSAR v. CHANG CHE WEI

HCCC228/2010

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE

HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 228 OF 2010

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Transcript of the Audio Recording
of the Sentence in the above Case

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COURT: Chang Che-wei, you have been convicted of conspiracy to traffic in a dangerous drug. The dangerous drugs brought to Hong Kong from the Mainland pursuant to this conspiracy consisted of 138.70 kilograms of powder containing 116.36 kilograms of ketamine. The maximum penalty for trafficking in a dangerous drug is life imprisonment. So is the maximum penalty for conspiracy to traffic in a dangerous drug.

Under the established sentencing guidelines for trafficking in ketamine, the sentence for trafficking anything over 1,000 grammes is 14 years upwards. That is before enhancement for the fact that the dangerous drugs were brought into Hong Kong. In the present case, the dangerous drugs concerned were brought into Hong Kong from the Mainland. I should and do take that into consideration.

In the present case, the quantity of ketamine involved is massive. There is no specific mitigation of any weight in your favour. I have considered everything said on your behalf by your counsel.

All things considered, I sentence you to 22 years’ imprisonment. You will therefore go to prison for 22 years.