Hong Kong Customs arrests mainland Chinese man in airport drug bust
Hong Kong Customs arrested a 37-year-old mainland Chinese man at the airport on 31 October for drug trafficking. Officers found suspected cannabis in his luggage after he arrived from Bangkok. The case is under investigation.
Hong Kong Customs has arrested a 37-year-old mainland Chinese man on suspicion of drug trafficking at Hong Kong International Airport. The man arrived in the city on a flight from Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday 31 October.
During clearance, Customs officers discovered a quantity of suspected cannabis in his hand-carry luggage. They immediately arrested the man. The case remains under investigation.
Customs said it would continue to step up enforcement against cross-border drug trafficking based on intelligence analysis. It urged the public to stay vigilant and not to participate in drug trafficking for financial gain. The department also warned people not to accept requests or commissions to transport controlled items into or out of Hong Kong, and not to help transport goods without verifying their nature.
Customs will continue to use risk-management principles to select passengers from high-risk areas for clearance checks, in order to effectively combat cross-border drug trafficking.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in dangerous drugs is a serious offence. Upon conviction, offenders face a maximum fine of 500,000 Hong Kong dollars and life imprisonment.
The public can report suspected drug trafficking activities by calling the Customs 24-hour hotline at 182 8080, or via the dedicated crime report email account ([email protected]) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).