In a significant drug bust, Hong Kong customs officers arrested a 37-year-old technician and seized 39 kilograms of suspected cocaine worth HK$33 million (US$4.2 million). The arrest occurred in Tsim Sha Tsui, a busy shopping district of Hong Kong, which is known for its heavy foot traffic and multiple entrances, presenting challenges for enforcement operations.
According to Acting Assistant Superintendent Vincent Yeung Wai-hon from the Customs and Excise Department’s drug investigation division, officers apprehended the technician outside a commercial building on March 22, 2025. The suspected drugs were discovered hidden inside two suitcases and a large nylon carrier bag within a unit of the commercial building, which was reportedly being used as a storage facility for the narcotics.
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