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Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle 2 kilograms of suspected cocaine, with an estimated market value of about USD 268,600 (about 2 million yuan), inside children's books at the Hong Kong International Airport.▲Photo shows the 2 kilograms of suspected cocaine seized at the Hong Kong International Airport and the books used to conceal the drugs on Aug 11, 2023.Customs officers seized the suspected illegal drugs from a 65-year-old male passenger who arrived in from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on August 11, according to a Customs statement on Sunday. The suspect has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and the case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts on MondayDuring customs clearance, the officers found the batch of suspected cocaine concealed inside the interlinings of three book covers in his rucksack. The man was subsequently arrested.
Following the increasing number of visitors to Hong Kong, Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offense. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of HK$5 million (about 4.6 million yuan) and life imprisonment, according to the statement.
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