Mainland man held over HK$1.2 million cannabis haul
RTHK · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong Customs said it cracked a drug trafficking case at the airport after intercepting a 46-year-old mainland male passenger arriving from Bangkok and allegedly discovering about 6 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds in his hand luggage. The seizure involved 20 packages and the suspected drugs were estimated to be worth about HK$1.2 million on the market. The man has been charged with trafficking in a dangerous drug and will appear at Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts tomorrow.
Key Points
- Customs officers stopped the 46-year-old mainland traveller during clearance after he arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday.
- Officers allegedly found 20 packages of suspected cannabis buds inside the man's hand-carried suitcase at Hong Kong International Airport.
- The total weight of the suspected cannabis buds was about 6 kilograms, according to the seizure details released by Customs.
- Authorities estimated the market or black-market value of the haul at about HK$1.2 million.
- The suspect has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and will be taken to Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts tomorrow.
Why It Matters
The case highlights continued airport enforcement against cross-border drug trafficking involving passengers and baggage concealment methods. The court appearance will be the next formal step as prosecutors pursue the dangerous drugs charge against the arrested traveller.