PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Oct 30, CMC -Police say they have arrested a Chinese national and charged him with m0ney laundering following an extensive investigation stemming from an August 10, 2023, search of an apartment where they allegedly uncovered a suspected methamphetamine laboratory.
Police said Hongfei Wu is due to appear in court this week and that during the search of the apartment in Central Trinidad “officers allegedly seized quantities of methamphetamine, precursor chemicals, specialized lab equipment, and a total of TT$30,064 (One TT dollar=US$-.16 cents), US$170 and SRD$715 )One SD=US$0.003 cents) in cash, which was seized under Section 38 of the Proceeds of Crime Act”.
The police said that based on the evidence obtained from the conduct of the financial investigation, Hongfei Wu was charged with the offense of money laundering.
“The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service remains committed to combating the illegal drug trade and financial crimes that threaten public safety and the economy,” the statement said.
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