Hong Kong Customs Seizes About 6kg of Suspected Cannabis Buds at Airport, Arrests Mainland Passenger

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $1.2 million at airport

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 6) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport. About 6 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $1.2 million were seized.

A 46-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. During Customs clearance, the suspected cannabis buds, weighing about 6kg in total, were found in 20 bags in his carry-on suitcase. The man was subsequently arrested.

The arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Court tomorrow (August 8).

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 (August 6) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport. About 6 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $1.2 million were seized. Photo shows the arrested person involved in the case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 6) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport. About 6 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $1.2 million were seized. Photo shows the suspected cannabis buds seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animals

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September5) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals atthe Chung Ying Street Checkpoint in Sha Tau Kok. Three suspected illegally imported live cats with an estimated market value of about $24,000 were seized.

Customs officers yesterday intercepted a56-year-oldlocalwoman atthe Checkpoint. Upon examination, three suspected illegally imported live cats were seized from her shoulder bag, andshe was subsequently arrested. The case has been handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.

Customs reminds the public that importing animals into Hong Kong without a valid permit is an offence.

Under the Rabies Regulation, any person found guilty of illegally importing animals, carcasses or animal products is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for one year.

Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animals Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases