Hong Kong customs arrest mainland man in airport drug bust
Hong Kong customs officers seized suspected cannabis from a 57-year-old mainland Chinese man at Hong Kong International Airport. He was charged with trafficking a dangerous drug and will appear in court on 14 November.
Hong Kong customs officers intercepted a 57-year-old mainland Chinese male passenger at Hong Kong International Airport on 13 November during an anti-drug operation. A search of his hand luggage uncovered a quantity of suspected cannabis, leading to his immediate arrest.
The man has been charged with one count of trafficking a dangerous drug. He is scheduled to appear before the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts on 14 November.
Customs said it would continue to strengthen efforts to combat drug trafficking through intelligence analysis. It urged the public to remain vigilant and not to accept any offer or assignment to transport controlled items into or out of Hong Kong for financial gain, nor to help others carry such items without verifying their nature.
Under Hong Kong's Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. Upon conviction, an offender faces a maximum fine of HK$5 million and life imprisonment.
Customs said it would maintain its risk-management approach, focusing inspections on passengers arriving from high-risk areas to effectively combat cross-border drug trafficking.
Members of the public can report suspected drug trafficking activities by calling the customs 24-hour hotline at 182 8080, emailing [email protected], or using the online form at eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002.
