Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $5.5 million at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port (with photo)
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Two male passengers, aged 61 and 52, arrived in Hong Kong from Macao by a private vehicle via the HZMB Hong Kong Port yesterday. During customs clearance, about 13.5kg of suspected cannabis buds concealed inside plastic vacuum bags were found in their respective suitcases. They were subsequently arrested.
Two arrested persons have each been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (August 14).
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.
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/Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:50
Issued at HKT 17:50
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