Hong Kong Customs arrested two incoming mainland male passengers at Hong Kong International Airport on Thursday in separate drug trafficking cases, seizing about 8 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis buds with a total estimated market value of about HK$1.7 million.
In the first case, a 30-year-old man arriving from Bangkok was found with about 5kg of suspected cannabis buds in his carry-on suitcase.
In the second case, a 36-year-old man arriving from Bangkok was found with about 3kg of suspected cannabis buds in his carry-on suitcase.
Both investigations are ongoing. Customs reminded the public that drug trafficking carries a maximum penalty of HK$5 million and life imprisonment.
