Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving incoming passengers at airport (with photos)
Hong Kong Customs detected two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at Hong Kong International Airport for two consecutive days (October 17 and 18) and seized about 5.4 kilograms of suspected cocaine, 17kg of suspected cannabis buds and 15 suspected Alprazolam tablets, with a total estimated market value of about $6.8 million. In the first case, a 40-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from São Paulo, Brazil, via Istanbul, Turkey, yesterday (October 17). During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $3.3 million inside his carry-on baggage. He was subsequently arrested. In the second case, a 52-year-old Mainland female passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today (October 18). During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $3.5 million in her check-in suitcase, and 15 suspected Alprazolam tablets in her carry-on backpack. The woman was subsequently arrested. Investigation of the two cases is ongoing. Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through int
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