Hong Kong Customs seized about 2.2 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $2.6 million from two female passengers arriving at Hong Kong International Airport yesterday (October 20).

     Two female passengers, aged 36 and 38 respectively, arrived in Hong Kong from Sao Paulo, Brazil via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia yesterday. The two women were found to be suspicious upon Customs clearance and escorted to hospital for examination.

     Subsequently, the women discharged packets of suspected cocaine. They were then arrested.

     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.

     Member 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/Sunday, October 21, 2018
Issued at HKT 19:08

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