Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds and suspected cannabis products worth about $1 million
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (April 7) seized about 3.3 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and a batch of suspected cannabis products, including cannabis cookies, cannabis oil vape capsules, vape sticks containing THC, as well as 120 tablets of suspected MDMA and a batch of suspected drug packaging paraphernalia, with a total estimated market value of about $1 million in Tai Po. A man, aged 20, suspected to be connected with the case was arrested.
During an anti-narcotics operation conducted in Tai Po last night, Customs intercepted a suspicious man and seized about 2 grams of suspected cannabis buds in his possession. The man was subsequently arrested. Customs officers later escorted him to a nearby residential unit for a search and further seized about 3.3kg of suspected cannabis buds, about 1 700g of suspected cannabis cookies, about 900g of suspected cannabis-infused gummy candies, about 700g of suspected cannabis oil, 515 suspected cannabis oil vape capsules, about 100 vape sticks containing suspected THC, 120 tablets of suspected MDMA, and a batch of suspected drug packaging paraphernalia.
The arrestee has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and one count of possession of a dangerous drug and will appear at the Fanling Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (April 9).
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds and suspected cannabis products worth about $1 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Notice on appointments to advisory and statutory bodies
A Government spokesman said today (January 12) that Mr Chan Kin-por recently sought approval from the Chief Executive to suspend his three public positions as appointed by the Chief Executive, until the completion of the work of the Independent Committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po (Independent Committee). Mr Chan made this request to allow himself more time to dedicate to the work of the Independent Committee. After due consideration, the Chief Executive has agreed to and approved this request. The three public positions are: (1) Chairman of Independent Commission Against Corruption Advisory Committee on Corruption; (2) Non-executive Director of Urban Renewal Authority Board; and (3) Member of Honours and Non-official Justices of the Peace Selection Committee.
On December 12, 2025, the Government established the Independent Committee to examine the causes of the incident and related issues, ascertain the facts, and make recommendations on preventing similar tragedies and on improvement measures. The Independent Committee is chaired by Mr Justice David Lok, with Mr Chan Kin-por and Dr Rex Auyeung Pak-kuen serving as members. The Independent Committee held its first meeting on December 19 last year and aims to complete its work within nine months of commencing operations.
Mr Chan Kin-por wrote earlier to the Chief Executive, expressing his wish to suspend the aforementioned three public positions until the Independent Committee completes its work, in order to dedicate more time and focus to the Independent Committee's tasks. The Chief Executive has agreed to and approved the request.
A Government spokesperson said that since the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, both the Government and the wider community have been highly concerned about the causes of the incident and the follow-up work. The scope of the Independent Committee's work is extensive, particularly concerning systemic issues related to bid-rigging and connected interests. Given the numerous issues involved and their complex nature, the Government will fully co-operate with the Independent Committee to ensure that it can complete its work and compile its report within nine months. The Government extends its gratitude to Mr Chan for accepting the appointment as a member of the Independent Committee and for his professional and conscientious approach to the Committee's work. When the Independent Committee's work is completed, the Government looks forward to Mr Chan's continuous contribution through his aforementioned public positions.
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