{
  "id": 18665369,
  "title": "HK authorities nab another traveller from Malaysia with cocaine in shoes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/hk-authorities-nab-another-traveller-from-malaysia-with-cocaine-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T07:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/07/hk-authorities-nab-another-traveller-from-malaysia-with-cocaine-in-shoes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong customs officers have apprehended a 36-year-old man from Malaysia at Hong Kong International Airport on suspicion of trafficking drugs. The arrest occurred during customs clearance when officers discovered packets of suspected cocaine hidden inside the man's shoes. The cocaine is estimated to be worth approximately HK$600,000 (RM311,000). The individual was taken into custody, and the investigation is currently underway.\n\nUnder Hong Kong's Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, drug trafficking convictions can result in life imprisonment and a fine of up to HK$5 million (approximately RM2.59 million). In a similar incident, a Chinese national recently arrived from Kuala Lumpur and was arrested for smuggling 1kg of cocaine concealed in his shoes. Additionally, in July, two other passengers who had flown in from Kuala Lumpur were also arrested at Hong Kong customs after cocaine was found in their shoes.",
  "summary": "The arrest on Wednesday follows several similar cases in recent months.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}