Hong Kong Customs detects suspected etomidate trafficking case (with photo)
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A local female passenger, aged 52, departed from Hong Kong via the HZMB Hong Kong Port yesterday night. During customs clearance, a suspected etomidate capsule and an e-cigarette smoking device were found inside her backpack. The woman was subsequently arrested.
The arrested person has been released on bail pending further investigations. Investigations are 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 Customs' 24-hour report 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, September 5, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:00
Issued at HKT 18:00
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