{
  "id": 8674263,
  "title": "Hong Kong customs seizes 13kg of suspected ketamine at airport, man arrested",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/hong-kong-customs-seizes-13kg-of-suspected-ketamine-at-airport-man-8674263",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T11:25:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368161/hong-kong-customs-seizes-13kg-suspected-ketamine-airport-man-arrested"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong customs officials have confiscated approximately 13kg of suspected ketamine at the city's airport, along with the arrest of a passenger who arrived from Germany. The Customs and Excise Department reported that the 22-year-old Japanese man, who had checked luggage, was apprehended during customs clearance. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is about HK$4.7 million (US$599,067). The department mentioned that the investigation into this incident is ongoing and emphasized their commitment to combat transnational drug trafficking. They also advised the public to stay vigilant and avoid involvement in drug trafficking for financial gain. Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, those convicted of trafficking dangerous drugs could face a fine of up to HK$5 million and a life sentence.",
  "summary": "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…",
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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."
}