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2 clusters · 12 sources · 7 days · First seen · Last updated
Cocaine smuggling incidents at Hong Kong airport
Overview
Hong Kong authorities have intercepted multiple cocaine shipments at the international airport involving different transit routes and methods.
In one instance, a 30-year-old man from mainland China was detained after 5.4 kilograms of cocaine, valued at approximately 3.3 million Hong Kong dollars, were found hidden in chocolate powder packages within carry-on luggage. The passenger had traveled from São Paulo, Brazil, via Istanbul, Turkey.
In a separate incident, a 25-year-old Chinese man was detained with two kilograms of suspected cocaine discovered in his checked luggage. This individual arrived from Penang, Malaysia. Preliminary investigations by the Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department suggest the suspect obtained the drugs at a supermarket in Penang for a promised reward of RMB 2,000. Malaysian authorities are currently coordinating with Hong Kong officials to identify the involved trafficking syndicate.
Entities
Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department · Hussein Omar Khan · Penang · Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department · Hong Kong
Timeline
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesChinese national detained in Hong Kong with 2kg of cocaine from Penang
A Chinese man was arrested in Hong Kong with 2kg of cocaine allegedly sourced from a supermarket in Penang, Malaysia.
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[CRIME] 8 sourcesHong Kong authorities seize 5.4kg of cocaine at airport
Hong Kong police detained a man at the airport after discovering 5.4 kilograms of cocaine hidden in chocolate powder packages in his carry-on luggage.
Sources
actualidad.rt.com · contilnetnoticias.com.br · elacontecer.com.uy · folhadoprogresso.com.br · hojemacau.com.mo · kosmo.com.my · malay.news · malaysiatribune.news · opresente.com.br · portalpalotina.com.br · ppnewsfb.com.br · utusan.com.my