Hong Kong customs seize suspected crack cocaine at airport, arrest mainland Chinese man
Hong Kong customs officers arrested a 48-year-old mainland Chinese man at the airport on 12 November after finding suspected crack cocaine in his hand luggage. The man arrived on a flight from Manila, Philippines. The case is under investigation.
Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a 48-year-old mainland Chinese man at the airport on suspicion of drug trafficking. The man arrived on a flight from Manila, Philippines, on 12 November.
During clearance, customs officers found a quantity of suspected crack cocaine in the man's hand luggage. He was arrested on the spot. The case remains under investigation.
Customs said it will continue to strengthen efforts to combat drug trafficking based on intelligence analysis. It urged the public to remain vigilant and not to engage in drug trafficking for financial gain, nor accept any assignment or request to transport controlled items into or out of Hong Kong. The public should not help others transport items without first confirming their contents.
Customs will continue to apply risk-management principles, focusing on passengers from high-risk areas during clearance checks 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 HK$5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public can report suspected drug trafficking activities via the Customs 24-hour hotline at 182 8080, the dedicated email account at [email protected], or the online form at eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002.
