Suspect in connection with a murder case returned to Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) received a male suspect in connection with a murder case from the Mainland authorities at the Shenzhen Bay Port yesterday (January 16).
The 28-year-old man was suspected to be in connection with a murder happened in Sau Mau Ping on December 29, 2025 in which a 35-year-old woman was killed. He fled to the Mainland after the case.
With the information of the suspect, Police sought assistance from the Ministry of Public Security and other law enforcement agencies. The suspect was subsequently arrested in the Mainland.
The HKPF were grateful for the invaluable assistance rendered by the Ministry of Public Security and other law enforcement agencies, which resulted in the arrest of the suspect. The arrest of the suspect in the Mainland demonstrated the determination of the Police and other different law enforcement agencies in combating crimes jointly and to uphold the rule of law.
The man is being detained for enquiries.
Active investigation by Regional Crime Unit of Kowloon East is under way.
The murder happened in Sau Mau Ping on December 29, 2025, Photo source: i-CABLE News
Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving passengers at airport
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (March 3) detected a drug trafficking case involving two passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 1.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine, with an estimated market value of about $1 million. Two males were arrested.
Two male passengers aged 52 and 24 arrived in Hong Kong from Penang, Malaysia, yesterday. Customs officers intercepted the two men and found the batch of suspected cocaine in one of their carry-on baggage. The duo was subsequently arrested.
An investigation is ongoing.
Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
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 detects drug trafficking case involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
