Hong Kong Customs seized about 81.2 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $14.5 million at Hong Kong International Airport on June 14.

     Through risk assessment, Customs on that day inspected an incoming air consignment at the airport from Thailand, which was declared as carrying clothing. Upon inspection, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds concealed inside some of the clothing.

     Subsequently, Customs conducted a controlled delivery operation in Tsuen Wan yesterday (June 17) and arrested a 31-year-old local man, who was suspected to be connected with the case. 

     An investigation is 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 hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Ends/Thursday, June 18, 2026
Issued at HKT 14:40

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