A 42-year-old Chinese male passenger was apprehended at Hong Kong International Airport on Monday (2nd) after carrying nearly 106,000 Hong Kong dollars worth of contraband items in his luggage. Security officers discovered 5.1 kilograms of suspected cannabis flowers, three types of suspected schedule I drugs, and 261 un-taxed cigarettes in his handbag. The captor was subsequently arrested and charged with the offenses of carrying dangerous drugs, having taxable goods, failing to declare taxable goods to customs, and having schedule I drugs. He is set to appear before the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court today (3rd). The Customs and Excise Department will enhance efforts against drug trafficking based on intelligence analysis and urges the public to remain vigilant against the prospect of financial gain to be involved in drug transactions. It also advises against accepting any employment or commission to transport controlled items across the border, and to exercise caution when handling items without fully understanding their nature.
A 42-year-old Chinese man was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport after customs officials uncovered contraband items in his luggage. The items included 5.1 kilograms of suspected cannabis flowers, three types of suspected schedule I drugs, and 261 un-taxed cigarettes, valued at approximately 106,000 Hong Kong dollars. The man was subsequently charged with multiple offenses, including the possession and transportation of dangerous drugs, and has appeared in court. The department will continue to work on eliminating drug trafficking activities based on intelligence analysis and calls for public vigilance, warning against accepting any employment or commission to transport controlled items into or out of Hong Kong.