Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport (with photos)
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In the first case, a 40-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today. During customs clearance, Customs officer found about 1kg of suspected cannabis buds concealed in snack packaging inside his carry-on backpack. The man was then arrested.
In the second case, two Mainland male passengers, aged 35 and 37, arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 6kg of suspected cannabis buds concealed in the snack packaging inside the carry-on baggage of one of the male passengers. The two men were subsequently arrested.
Investigations of the two cases are ongoing.
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.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
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/Saturday, September 19, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:55
Issued at HKT 17:55
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