In April 2019, a friend called me, asking me to help him bring a backpack from Macau to Hong Kong. He said he was not available to do it himself, and would give me $10,000 as remuneration when done. For the money – as well as for helping my friend – I brought the backpack to Hong Kong. In Macau, I asked him repeatedly what drug it was. He assured me that it was just medicinal powder.
At that time, my mind went blank. I had no choice but to follow his instructions.
So, I brought the backpack and took a speed ferry to Hong Kong. At the Hong Kong ferry terminal, I passed through Immigration Control. Then, a Customs officer asked me to put down the backpack for X-ray scanning. I followed his instruction thinking it was only medicinal powder inside. After X-ray scanning, the Customs officer opened my backpack, took the powder out, told me he suspected that I had brought forbidden dangerous drugs into Hong Kong, and arrested me. At that time, my mind went blank. I had no choice but to follow his instructions. I was detained on 30th April 2019 for bringing dangerous drugs into Hong Kong. I’m waiting for further investigation and court trial.
In the past 6 months, I have suffered deeply from the loss of my personal freedom. I sorely miss my family in Malaysia. At first, tears washed my face every day because I used to enjoy a decent living, only to find myself locked up all of a sudden in a prison in an unknown country. Food and life are entirely different. It is difficult to get sleep, and I am still in the process of adapting to living habits here.
In my case, I may have to face a 10-year imprisonment. Upon reflection, I have learned to treasure my dear ones. I should not aim for quick money, but should think clearly before I act. I should not just listen to others, but should learn to analyze myself. In future, I should keep my feet firmly grounded and not aim for a quick buck because once you step over the line, you are going to regret it your whole life.
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Note: This letter has been translated and edited from its original language in Chinese.
