Second Chinese national arrested in Hong Kong over suspected drug smuggling from Penang
A 39-year-old Chinese national was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport after customs officials discovered 2.2kg of cocaine in his luggage. This is the second such arrest in recent days involving flights originating from Penang.
Why it matters
The incident highlights increased cross-border drug trafficking risks and the subsequent tightening of customs enforcement in Hong Kong.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — A Chinese national was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport today after customs officers allegedly found 2.2kg of suspected cocaine in his cabin baggage.
As reported by Berita Harian (BH), the arrest is the second drug smuggling case linked to a flight from Penang to Hong Kong in recent days, following the detention of a 25-year-old Chinese man on Thursday.
In a statement yesterday, Hong Kong Customs said the seized drugs had an estimated market value of HK$1.3 million (about RM700,000).
The 39-year-old suspect had arrived in Hong Kong from Penang when he was stopped for a customs inspection at the airport.
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