In HKSAR v Hung Ruifang [2025] HKCA 234, the Court of Appeal updated the sentencing guidelines for trafficking cocaine, heroin, and ice (methamphetamine).
The Court of Appeal reduced the sentence in cases involving large quantity of drugs, giving the trial judge discretion to pass appropriate sentence.
The sentencing guidelines for trafficking heroin and cocaine after trial are as follows:
≤10g: 2-5 years’ imprisonment;
10-50g: 5-8 years
50-200g: 8-12 years
200-500g: 12-16 years
500-1,500g: 16-20 years
1,500-5,000g: 20-24 years
5,000-15,000g: 24-27 years
15,000-30,000g: 27-30 years
The sentencing guidelines for trafficking ice(methamphetamine) after trial are as follows:
≤10g: 3-7 years’ imprisonment;
10-70g: 7-11 years
70-300g: 11-15 years
300-600g: 15-18 years
600-1,500g: 18-20 years
1,500-5,000g: 20-24 years
5,000-15,000g: 24-27 years
15,000-30,000g: 27-30 years
