Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving incoming passengers at airport (with photos)
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In the first case, a 30-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 4.3kg of suspected cannabis buds inside his carry-on baggage. He was subsequently arrested.
In the second case, a 36-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, via Vietnam, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found a total of about 5.5kg of suspected cannabis buds from his two check-in baggage. He was subsequently arrested.
The arrested men in both cases have each been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The two cases will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (October 13).
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/Monday, October 12, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:55
Issued at HKT 16:55
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