Mainland man charged after Bangkok flight drug seizure
Bastillepost · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A 38-year-old mainland Chinese man has been charged after Hong Kong Customs intercepted about 6 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds in luggage at Hong Kong International Airport following his arrival from Bangkok on Friday. He also faces a separate count over two boxes containing suspected Part 1 poison products, and the case is scheduled for West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts on Monday.
Key Points
- Customs said the man arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, on September 5, when officers examined his carry-on luggage during clearance.
- Officers found about 6 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds in the baggage, with an estimated market value of about HK$1.3 million.
- Customs also said two boxes containing suspected Part 1 poison products were discovered, leading to an additional possession charge.
- The 38-year-old man was charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and one count of possession of Part 1 poison.
- The case is set to be heard at West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts on September 7, after the arrest made at the airport on September 5.
Why It Matters
The case points to continued enforcement at Hong Kong's airport against cross-border drug trafficking, particularly involving passengers arriving from locations Customs considers higher risk. Customs said it will keep using intelligence analysis and risk management, while warning the public not to carry controlled items for others or join trafficking for financial gain.