Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cocaine (with photo)

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     Hong Kong Customs yesterday (December 23) seized about 2.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $2.4 million at the Hong Kong International Airport.

     A female passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Johannesburg, South Africa last night. During customs clearance, a batch of suspected cocaine was found inside her hand-carried handbag and the false compartments in her shoes' bottom parts.

     The woman, aged 43, was then arrested. 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.

     Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to the Customs 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).

Ends/Monday, December 24, 2018
Issued at HKT 21:50

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Hong Kong Customs yesterday (December 23) seized about 2.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $2.4 million at the Hong Kong International Airport. Picture shows the suspected cocaine and arrested woman’s shoes and hand-carried bag.