Crime Hong Kong Customs seize 6kg of cannabis on flight from Thailand

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Photo courtesy of Dimsum Daily HK

 

Hong Kong Customs officers have seized six kilograms of suspected cannabis from a passenger arriving from Bangkok, leading to an arrest and drug trafficking charges. The cannabis, concealed in snack packages, was found in the carry-on luggage and handbag of a 23-year-old woman at Hong Kong International Airport. This haul is valued at around HK$1.3 million (approximately 5.98 million Thai baht).

 

The arrest occurred during routine customs inspections, and the woman has been charged with trafficking a dangerous drug. She is set to appear at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts today, 10 September. This case highlights the ongoing efforts of Hong Kong Customs to combat drug smuggling and underscores the serious legal consequences involved.

 

A spokesperson from Hong Kong Customs emphasised that drug trafficking is a grave offence, punishable by life imprisonment and fines of up to HK$5 million under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. The department encourages the public to steer clear of drug activities and warns against carrying unknown items for others.

 

Customs authorities focus on high-risk travellers from specific regions, utilising intelligence and a risk-based approach to prevent illegal substances from entering the city. They combine detailed intelligence analysis with targeted checks, aiming to effectively dismantle criminal drug networks.

 

This incident signals a continued effort by Hong Kong Customs to prevent the trafficking of illegal drugs, which poses both legal and social dangers to the community. Officials are urging anyone with information about drug activity to report it through their hotline, email, or online forms. This seizure is part of a pattern of high-profile drug busts at the airport, which officials say illustrates the need for vigilance from both the public and law enforcement.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Six kilograms of cannabis valued at approximately 5.98 million Thai baht were seized.
• A 23-year-old woman faces charges of drug trafficking in Hong Kong.
• Customs employ intelligence-led strategies to combat transnational trafficking.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-09-10

 

 

 

[NickyLouie]

really should vacuum pack it at least

 

[Gottfrid]

Hmmm, okay! Smart girl. Now she can look forward to anything from 200k HKD in fine and 15 years up to 5M HKD and life imprisonment.

[Trippy]

Weed should be legal worldwide.

[EastBayRay]

Oops

 

Hong Kong don’t mess about with drug crime

 

was she Thai?

[Peabody]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

This haul is valued at around HK$1.3 million (approximately 5.98 million Thai baht).

1000 THB/gram? I don't think so.

 

[KhunLA]

5 minutes ago, Peabody said:

1000 THB/gram? I don't think so.

 

It's a stretch, but not by that much, in TH & CN.   Maybe  spot on in Japan or S. Korea.

 

I find it hard to believe people spend more than 10 or 20 THB a gram.

 

 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-cities-most-least-expensive-164100003.html

[candide]

I don't get why people try to smuggle cannabis through airports, due to the price/volume ratio (and smell). It's much easier and more profitable to smuggle hard drugs such as cocaine or fentanyl. Small volume, high value (and no such an obvious smell)!

 

Dumb asses! 

[NoDisplayName]

Why smuggle weed into a country where it grows like, well, weeds?

 

View from the "smokers' area" patio at a popular Kunming cafe.