Hong Kong Customs detects dangerous drug case and seizes suspected ketamine worth about $22 million (with photo)
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Through risk assessment, Hong Kong Customs on that day inspected a seaborne consolidated consignment, declared as carrying grease, arriving in Hong Kong from the Netherlands at Kwai Chung Customhouse Cargo Examination Compound. Upon inspection, Customs officers found the batch of suspected ketamine from seven metal barrels containing grease. Upon a follow-up investigation, Customs officers conducted controlled delivery operations and arrested two male consignees, aged 59 and 58, in Kwai Chung and Tuen Mun on May 12 and 14 respectively.
The investigation is ongoing and the two arrested men have been released on bail pending further investigation.
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/Friday, May 15, 2026
Issued at HKT 15:38
Issued at HKT 15:38
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