Hong Kong Customs on August 3 seized about 3.9 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine with an estimated market value of about $2.1 million at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point. A person suspected to be connected with the case was arrested yesterday (August 4).

     Through intelligence analysis and in-depth investigations, Customs on August 3 inspected an express consignment, arriving in Hong Kong from South Africa via Shenzhen and declared as carrying spare parts, at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point. Upon examination, a total of about 3.9kg of suspected methamphetamine was found concealed inside a vehicle gearbox.

     After a follow-up investigation, Customs officers mounted a controlled delivery operation in Kam Tin yesterday and arrested a 28-year-old man suspected to be connected with the case.

     The arrestee, who claimed to be unemployed, will be charged with one count of attempting to traffic in a dangerous drug. He will appear at the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (August 6).
      
     Customs reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to 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.

     Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a $5 million fine 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/Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Issued at HKT 21:58

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