Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $5.4 million at airport (with photos)
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The first case involved a male passenger, aged 34, who arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand today. During customs clearance, the suspected cannabis buds, weighing about 16 kg, were found inside his check-in suitcase. The man was subsequently arrested.
In the second case, a 27-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand today. During customs clearance, a total of about 9.2 kg of suspected cannabis buds were seized in his check-in suitcases. The man was subsequently arrested.
The arrested man of the first case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Court tomorrow (July 26). The investigation of the second case is ongoing.
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/en).
Ends/Friday, July 25, 2025
Issued at HKT 22:22
Issued at HKT 22:22
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