Hong Kong Customs Seize Record Amount of Drugs in First Half of 2026
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Hong Kong customs reported a significant increase in drug seizures during the first six months of 2026, with a total of 5,704kg (12,575lbs) of illegal narcotics confiscated. This represents a 49% rise compared to the same period last year. The majority of these drugs were intercepted at the airport, with a total of 3,408kg seized.
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