Hong Kong Ethnic Drug Abuse on STAR News Asia


 

Hong Kong Ethnic Drug Abuse on STAR News Asia – Hong Kong authorities have been battling a surge in the use of illegal drugs by young people, but officials are paying little if any attention to among ethnic minorities. Heyling Chan reports.

 

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Robber who lost everything to addiction loses freedom

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One Response to Hong Kong Ethnic Drug Abuse on STAR News Asia

  • milan12345100 says:

    Every dealer knows what time the police will patrol ??should sound good to say every police knows which corner the dealing is going on and for decades. What ethnic needs is a tailor made? drug treatment center……………………..simple.

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