Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected dangerous drugs (with photo)
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Some suspected dangerous drugs were concealed inside wooden crafts and some were packaged as drink powder.
After investigation, Customs officers yesterday (September 26) arrested a 30-year-old man suspected to be in connection with the case in Tsuen Wan.
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.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to the Customs 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
Ends/Thursday, September 27, 2018
Issued at HKT 21:00
Issued at HKT 21:00
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