Event Brief
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$125m sea-shipped marijuana
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 19, 2026 at 8:23 AM ET
Summary: Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department seized HK$125 million worth of marijuana in a 40-foot container at the Kwai Chung Customhouse Cargo Examination Compound, the largest such sea shipment in the territory’s history. Three people were arrested after the container was selected for inspection earlier in September following risk assessment and intelligence analysis.
WHO: Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department; three arrested people
WHAT: Customs seized HK$125 million worth of marijuana shipped by sea and arrested three people.
WHEN: Sep 2026
WHERE: Kwai Chung, Hong Kong
WHY: A risk assessment and intelligence analysis led Customs to select the seaborne container for inspection.
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