Hong Kong Customs today (October 8) seized about 1.95 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $2 million at the Hong Kong International Airport.

     A 31-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this afternoon. Upon examination of his hand-carry baggage, Customs officers found one slab of suspected cocaine inside the false compartment of the hand-carry baggage. The passenger was arrested and investigation is ongoing.

     Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Ends/Sunday, October 8, 2017
Issued at HKT 21:38

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