Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected methamphetamine worth about $2.3 million at airport (with photo)
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A 23-year-old non-local male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday. During Customs clearance, six bags of suspected methamphetamine, weighing about 4.1kg in total, were found in six boxes camouflaged as snacks inside his carry-on suitcase. The male was subsequently arrested.
The arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (July 12).
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 in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
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 Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Ends/Friday, July 11, 2025
Issued at HKT 16:15
Issued at HKT 16:15
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