Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cocaine (with photos)
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Customs officers inspected an air consignment arriving in Hong Kong from Brazil on July 27 and found the batch of suspected cocaine concealed inside packages of food powder. A 62-year-old man suspected to be in connection with the case was arrested. He has been released on bail pending further investigation.
After follow-up investigation, Customs officers yesterday (July 29) further arrested a 27-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man in Kwai Chung suspected to be in connection with the case. A batch of drug packaging paraphernalia was also seized at a premises in the district.
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 Customs' 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
Ends/Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Issued at HKT 22:38
Issued at HKT 22:38
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