Customs Officials Seize Meth Worth HK$1.1 Million

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2023-03-05 HKT 15:06

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  • Officials say the suspected methamphetamine were concealed inside two djembes. Photo courtesy: Customs and Excise Dept

    Officials say the suspected methamphetamine were concealed inside two djembes. Photo courtesy: Customs and Excise Dept

Customs officials said they've seized two kilograms of suspected methamphetamine at the airport on Saturday.

They said the suspected drugs – with an estimated market value of about HK$1.1 million – were concealed inside two African drums known as djembes.

Authorities said they arrested a 36-year-old driver, who the drug traffickers allegedly hired to pick up the consignment from the airport.

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