Hong Kong steps up enforcement ahead of ‘golden week’ holiday, with 3 arrested for alleged illegal sale of drugs and Chinese herbal medicine

Police and the Department of Health mounted a joint operation in Yau Tsim Mong district on Monday, which led to the arrests of the three, aged between 29 and 33, for allegedly selling and possessing medicinal products without a licence.

During raids on two retail shops in Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok, nine unregistered pharmaceutical products, poisons and Chinese herbal medicines were also seized.

The customs department, meanwhile, will distribute pamphlets at cross-boundary control points, educating visitors about making informed choices before making purchases.

Shoppers are advised to understand a product’s specifications and make comparisons before the purchase, as well as to check the unit price of the goods and total cost carefully before payment.

The department added on Tuesday that officers had enhanced patrols in shopping districts and would promote fair business conduct among retailers.