Hong Kong Customs seized about 16.7 kilograms of suspected herbal cannabis at Kwai Chung Container Terminals on October 24 with an estimated market value of about $2.5 million.

     Customs Officers inspected an empty refrigerated container at Kwai Chung Container Terminals on October 24 and found the batch of suspected herbal cannabis concealed inside the air-conditioner compartment. Investigation is ongoing.

     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.

Ends/Friday, October 27, 2017
Issued at HKT 18:00

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