Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected methamphetamine worth about $5.4 million (with photo)
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Through risk assessment, Customs on that day inspected an air cargo consignment, declared as clothes and mainboards and arriving in Hong Kong from Vietnam. Upon inspection, Customs officers found that two out of 17 carton boxes, which contained frozen seafood, had the batch of suspected methamphetamine concealed therein. Subsequently, a 37-year-old male consignee suspected to be connected with the case was arrested.
Customs officers yesterday (November 9) conducted a follow-up investigation in Sham Shui Po, further arresting a 59-year-old woman who was suspected to be connected with the case.
The arrested man and woman have been released on bail pending investigation.
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 in 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/Monday, November 10, 2025
Issued at HKT 16:30
Issued at HKT 16:30
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