Hong Kong Customs today (February 23) seized about 10 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $2 million in Tsing Yi. 

     Acting on intelligence, Customs officers intercepted a river trade vessel arriving from Guangzhou in Tsing Yi and found about 10 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds inside a suitcase on the vessel. A 37-year-old male crew member was arrested. 

     After follow-up investigation, Customs officers further arrested a 34-year-old man suspected to be involved in the case.

     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 its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).

Ends/Saturday, February 23, 2019
Issued at HKT 22:00

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