B. What is "trafficking in dangerous drugs"?

B. What is "trafficking in dangerous drugs"?

Trafficking in dangerous drugs is a serious offence in Hong Kong. 

Three offences related to trafficking in dangerous drugs are:

1. Trafficking (s.4(1)(a) and s.4A(1)(a))
2. Offering to traffic (s.4(1)(b) and s.4A(1)(b))
3. Doing or offering to do an act preparatory to or for the purpose of trafficking (s.4(1)(c) and s.4A(1)(c))

The defendant’s knowledge and/or participation in trafficking is proved by different forms of evidence.  The most usual form of evidence is the defendant’s own admission.  Furthermore, the prosecution may also rely on a number of statutory presumptions to prove knowledge and participation.