Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving incoming passengers at airport (with photos)
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (October 11) detected two drug trafficking cases involving incoming passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 9.8 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds, with an estimated market value of about $1.98 million. In the first case, a 30-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 4.3kg of suspected cannabis buds inside his carry-on baggage. He was subsequently arrested. In the second case, a 36-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, via Vietnam, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found a total of about 5.5kg of suspected cannabis buds from his two check-in baggage. He was subsequently arrested. The arrested men in both cases have each been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The two cases will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (October 13). 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
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