Authorities seized HK$12 million of illegal items, including ketamine from passenger who flew to city from the Netherlands
Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a man who flew in from the Netherlands after 30kg (66lbs) of suspected ketamine and smoking products worth about HK$12 million (US$152,870) were found in his luggage.
The 37-year-old man arrived in Hong Kong on Wednesday on a flight from Amsterdam.
During clearance, officers from the Customs and Excise Department discovered what they believed were 30kg of ketamine, nine boxes of nicotine pouches containing Part I poison nicotine, and four alternative smoking products in his two checked bags.
The man was immediately arrested and placed under investigation.
