Shanghai, nay 16 Opium valued at over $80000 War seiehl'In Who's, atsong witch fived from ihe south yon terday morn ing.
"This is the third seizure made during the past several days on vessels arriving from south China ports, Previous seizures were made in the s. Szechuen and s. Tsinan, where 5,00 ounces and 4,500 ounces of opium were found respectivel:
In view of the large scale smug-ling of drugs from South China, Customs and police authorities are Keeping a sharp watch over vessels entering port, especially coastal ships from Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy.
The opium seized yesterday was reported to weigh 4,500 ounces. Customs officers searching the vessel found packages of opium hidden in tubs containing fresh fruit. Opium was also found in fruit tus and in containers carrying legitimate cargo previous cases.
The total amonint of opium seized in.the three instances was 14,500 Ounces which are valued at well over
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