$100m of cocaine seized

April 4, 2019
Drug haul
Drug haul:

Customs officers seize 91kg of cocaine in Sha Tin.

Customs officers yesterday seized 91kg of cocaine worth about $100 million in Sha Tin.

 

During an anti-narcotics operation, officers intercepted a man and found about 4kg of cocaine in his rucksack. The 41-year-old was then arrested.

 

After a follow-up investigation, officers escorted the man to a residential premise where about 87kg of cocaine and drug packaging paraphernalia were found.

 

Customs believes a suspected dangerous drugs storage centre has been smashed.

 

Residents can report suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline at 2545 6182 or by email.

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