Hong Kong customs seizes 13kg of suspected ketamine at airport, man arrested
Hong Kong customs has seized about 13kg of suspected ketamine, worth an estimated HK$4.7 million (US$599,067), at the city’s airport and arrested a passenger arriving from Germany over alleged drug trafficking. According to the Customs and Excise Department, officers found the suspected ketamine in the checked luggage of a 22-year-old Japanese man who arrived in Hong Kong from Frankfurt on…
Hong Kong customs officers have seized approximately 13 kilograms of suspected ketamine with an estimated street value of HK$4.7 million (US$599,067) at the city's airport. The seizure was made when a passenger arriving from Germany was found to have the drugs in their checked luggage. The 22-year-old Japanese man was subsequently arrested upon customs clearance on Sunday.
Customs officials have estimated that the value of the drugs is HK$4.7 million. An investigation into the case is currently underway. Customs officials stated that they will continue to utilize a risk assessment approach and prioritize selecting passengers from regions with higher drug trafficking risks. They also reminded the public to avoid involvement in drug trafficking for financial gain.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, those convicted of trafficking dangerous drugs can face a maximum penalty of a HK$5 million fine and life imprisonment.
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