Possession of dangerous drugs

Possession of dangerous drugs is an offence contrary to Section 8 of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Chapter 134). It is committed where a person has dangerous drugs in his/her possession or has smoked, inhaled, ingested or injected dangerous drugs. The prosecution must prove the person knew he/she was in possession of dangerous drugs. Physical possession is not required, provided the prosecution can show the drugs were under that person’s control. This would cover the situation where a person stores drugs at a friend’s house until he/she wants to consume them.