Malaysian woman arrested at HK airport with $5.4m of ketamine hidden in coffee powder

Hong Kong Customs arrested a 28-year-old Malaysian woman at Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday after seizing about 15 kilogrammes of suspected ketamine with an estimated market value of about HK$5.4 million.

The woman arrived from Paris via Taipei. During customs clearance, officers found the suspected ketamine concealed in coffee powder packages inside her check-in suitcase.

The investigation is ongoing. Customs reminded the public that drug trafficking carries a maximum penalty of HK$5 million and life imprisonment.

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