THE OPIUM HABIT.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLI, Issue 176, 27 July 1907, Page 3

THE OPIUM HABIT.

EAID ON A CHINESE DEN-

SMOKERS CAUGHT RED-

HANDED

[press association.]

PALMERSTON N., July 26. A Chinese den in Alexandra Street was raided for opium by the police^ here last night.

Trouble was experienced in effecting an entrance to the room in whicli the smoking was supposed to be taking place, as several of the Chinese resisted the police with billets of wood. After a struggle two were arrested^ and a number of pipes, lamps and other appurtenances were seized. A small box containing opium was als> found on one of those arrested.

A number of other Chinese escaped through the windows while an entrance was being effected. •

The two men who were arrested were charged at the Courthouse this morning,. and have been remanded till Monday next. - - -