Hong Kong Customs Seizes About 7kg of Suspected Cannabis Buds, Arrests Passenger at Airport

Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (July 13) detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming air passenger at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 7 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $1.3 million.

During customs clearance of a 54-year-old Mainland male passenger, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds camouflaged as food items from his carry-on suitcase and carry-on travel bag. The man was subsequently arrested.

After an investigation, the arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (July 15).

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 yesterday (July 13) detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming air passenger at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 7 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $1.3 million. Photo shows the arrested person in the case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (July 13) detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming air passenger at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 7 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $1.3 million. Photo shows the suspected cannabis buds seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task force meeting on collaboration for planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points held in Hong Kong

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and Vice Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government Mr Luo Huanghao cochaired a meeting of the task force on the collaboration for the planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points in Hong Kong today (August 19) to continue taking forward relevant work in the planning and development of boundary control points (BCPs).

Before the meeting, the Hong Kong and Shenzhen delegations conducted an on-site visit to the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area to inspect the preparation work of the port, and conducted a discussion in the meeting. In addition, progress was reported at the meeting and views were exchanged on the redevelopment project of the Sha Tau Kok BCP.

Mr Tang said that in light of the upcoming opening of the Huanggang Port, Hong Kong and Shenzhen sides are carrying out various forms of preparatory work at full steam, conducting testing and drills on different aspects, with a view to ensuring the port operates safely, efficiently, and smoothly after its opening, providing high-quality services to residents and travellers from both sides. Hong Kong and Shenzhen have always been co-operating closely on the development of BCPs, and will continue to maintain close communication and collaboration in the future to ensure that various tasks are completed on schedule and to a high standard.

Other Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government officials attending the meeting included representatives from the Architectural Services Department, the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, the Immigration Department, the Hong Kong Police Force, the Department of Health, and the Government Property Agency.

Task force meeting on collaboration for planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points held in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task force meeting on collaboration for planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points held in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task force meeting on collaboration for planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points held in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases