Hong Kong Customs yesterday (February 28) and today (March 1) seized about 3.7 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $660,000 in total at Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point.
Customs officers intercepted a 47-year-old incoming male passenger at Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point yesterday evening and found in his rucksack about 1kg of suspected cannabis buds concealed inside tea packets.
After investigation, Customs officers further seized a small quantity of suspected methamphetamine and apparatus fit for inhaling dangerous drugs at the 47-year-old man's residential premises in Yau Ma Tei.
Also, Customs officers intercepted a 53-year-old incoming male passenger at Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point this morning and found in his rucksack about 2.7kg of suspected cannabis buds concealed inside tea packets.
The two men were arrested and investigations are 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.
Ends/Thursday, March 1, 2018
