Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport (with photo)

Hong Kong Customs today (October 31) 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 $1.1 million. A man was arrested. A 37-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds inside his carry-on 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, traff

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