Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving passenger at airport (with photo)
The case involved a male passenger, aged 26, who arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 12kg of suspected cannabis buds concealed by vacuum-sealed bags in his check-in suitcase. The man was subsequently arrested.
After a follow-up investigation, the arrested man has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and he will appear at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on August 25.
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 to 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.Issued at HKT 16:57
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