25th October 2026 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong Customs today intercepted a 39‑year‑old Mainland man arriving from Penang, Malaysia, at Hong Kong International Airport and discovered about 2.2 kilograms of suspected cocaine concealed in his carry‑on baggage. Officers arrested the passenger at the scene. The haul carries an estimated market value of around HK$1.3 million.
The suspect has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and is due to appear at West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, 26th October. Customs said it will intensify intelligence‑led enforcement and continue risk‑based screening of travellers from high‑risk regions to combat transnational trafficking. The public is urged not to participate in drug smuggling for monetary gain and to refuse requests to carry controlled or unknown items for others. Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence punishable by a maximum fine of HK$5 million and life imprisonment.