On December 16 and 19, 2025, the Hong Kong Customs conducted targeted inspections at the cargo inspection yard of the Kwai Chung Customs Building, successfully seizing two shipments of suspected ketamine concealed within a consolidated shipping container. The total quantity seized amounted to approximately 36.2 kilograms, with an estimated market value of around HK$18 million.

During the operation, Customs leveraged its efficient intelligence analysis and risk assessment mechanisms to identify two high-risk containers:

One container arrived from the Netherlands, declared as containing car headrests and infant car seats, but actually concealed 15.6 kilograms of suspicious substances within five boxes of goods;

Another container originated from Spain, declared as containing infant seats, seat covers, and electric bicycle helmets, but concealed 20.6 kilograms of suspected ketamine within 10 boxes.

Customs subsequently initiated a delivery surveillance strategy and executed the operation on January 6, 2026. A 35-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested in Tin Shui Wai, followed by the arrest of a 42-year-old man in Sheung Shui.

All three have been charged with attempting to traffic dangerous drugs. The 42-year-old man faces an additional charge of the same offense due to the seriousness of his involvement. The case was mentioned in Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts on January 9.

Under Hong Kong's Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking dangerous drugs constitutes a serious offense. Upon conviction, offenders face a maximum penalty of HK$5 million fine and life imprisonment.

This operation demonstrates the Hong Kong Customs' effective law enforcement capabilities in combating cross-border drug smuggling, resolutely safeguarding international trade security and social order.