Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport
Hong Kong Customs today (September 21) detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming air passenger at Hong Kong International Airport, and seized about 5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds, with an estimated market value of about $1 million.
During customs clearance of a 20-year-old Mainland male passenger, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds inside his suitcase. The man 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 to 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 detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming air passenger at Hong Kong International Airport today (September 21), and seized about 5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds, with an estimated market value of about $1 million. Photo shows the suspected cannabis buds seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
