{
  "id": 8444518,
  "title": "Customs seizes record HK$125 million worth of marijuana shipped by sea, arresting 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/customs-seizes-record-hk-125-million-worth-of-marijuana-shipped-by-8444518",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T11:02:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368115/customs-seizes-record-hk125-million-worth-marijuana-shipped-sea-arresting-3"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department has made history with the largest drug seizure by sea, uncovering HK$125 million worth of marijuana hidden within a 40-foot container. The container, declared as insulated boxes arriving from Thailand, was selected for inspection after a risk assessment and intelligence analysis. Upon examination, officers found 1,342 insulated boxes, 364 of which contained approximately 535kg of cannabis buds concealed in vacuum-packed bags. Three individuals were arrested in connection with the operation: two local men aged 21 and 47, and a 44-year-old Vietnamese man. The Vietnamese man was charged with attempting to traffic in a dangerous drug, while the two local men were released on bail pending further investigation. The case will be heard at Kowloon City Court. This marks a significant increase in drug seizures, with the department seizing 2,875kg of marijuana in the first eight months of the year, up by 27% from the same period last year.",
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
        "title": "Customs seizes record HK$125 million worth of marijuana shipped by sea, arresting 3",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/customs-seizes-record-hk-125-million-worth-of-marijuana-shipped-by",
        "published": "2026-09-19T11:02:21.000Z"
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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."
}