Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $900,000 at airport
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (March 26) detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming passenger at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 4 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds, with an estimated market value of about $900,000.
A female passenger, aged 25, arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds in her carry-on baggage. The woman was subsequently arrested.
The arrested woman has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (March 28).
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/en).
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $900,000 at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $900,000 at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Tokyo ETO holds reception in Seoul to foster cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Korea
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo (Tokyo ETO) today (March 27) organised a networking reception in Seoul, Korea, for delegates of the Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association visiting Korea to foster cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Korea and underscore Hong Kong's position as an events capital in Asia. Over 50 participants from the arts and culture sectors attended.
Speaking at the reception, the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Ms Gillian Lam, said that Hong Kong has long been a unique melting pot of Chinese and Western cultures. With its extensive international connections, Hong Kong brings together local and global talent, serving as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
Ms Lam added that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is firmly committed to supporting the development of the arts, culture and creative industries. Over HK$9 billion has been injected into initiatives such as the CreateSmart Initiative and the Film Development Fund to nurture talent and support industry growth.
She remarked that the Government is committed to constructing world-class arts and cultural facilities. New venues, including the Kai Tak Sports Park, have already hosted major international performances by renowned Korean pop groups. Major events such as Hong Kong Arts Festival and Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 have brought together numerous Korean artists in Hong Kong.
In addition, Tokyo ETO, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong-Korea Business Association, co-organised a Hong Kong-Korea business networking reception in Seoul yesterday (March 26) under the Economic and Trade Express platform to promote Hong Kong's business advantages.
Ms Lam said that Tokyo ETO will continue to work closely with regional partners, including Invest Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, in leveraging the Economic and Trade Express platform to promote economic and trade co-operation and assist Hong Kong enterprises in exploring business opportunities in Korea.
Tokyo ETO holds reception in Seoul to foster cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Korea Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Tokyo ETO holds reception in Seoul to foster cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Korea Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Tokyo ETO holds reception in Seoul to foster cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Korea Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Tokyo ETO holds reception in Seoul to foster cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Korea Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Tokyo ETO holds reception in Seoul to foster cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Korea Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
