Customs seized 36 kilograms of K powder from two LCL containers, and three individuals were arrested.

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2026-01-16 15:39

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Recently, customs has been conducting strict inspections.

It's not without reason.

As the year draws to a close, recent market feedback indicates that customs authorities in many regions have stepped up their efforts to inspect goods. Affected by these large-scale customs inspections, some express services on U.S. routes have even begun to match the transit times of regular and slow vessels. The underlying reason is the intensified scrutiny imposed by customs following the continued detection of drugs and hazardous materials!

According to the latest information from Huijetong: Recently, this past Wednesday (the 14th), the relevant customs authorities issued another announcement, revealing that they had seized a shipment of K powder concealed inside a container. Smuggling case.

Hong Kong Customs said that on December 16 and 19, 2025, at the inspection yard of the Kwai Chung Customs Building in Hong Kong, it seized a total of approximately 36.2 kilograms of suspected ketamine (K powder), with an estimated market value of around HK$18 million. Three individuals suspected of being involved in the case have been arrested.

On the dates mentioned above, the customs conducted intelligence analysis and risk assessment. Inspect two ocean freight consolidated containers at the inspection yard of the Kwai Chung Customs Building. The first batch of goods arrived in Hong Kong from the Netherlands, declared as containing car headrests and infant car safety seats.

After inspection, the customs officers... Approximately 15.6 kilograms of suspected ketamine (K powder) were seized from five boxes inside the container. The second batch of goods arrived in Hong Kong from Spain, declared as containing car baby safety seats, seat covers, and motorcycle helmets. Customs officers... Approximately 20.6 kilograms of suspected ketamine were found in ten boxes inside the container. (K powder) 。

Following up on the investigation, customs officers conducted surveillance of the delivery operation and then... On January 6, a 35-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested in Tin Shui Wai. Subsequently, the Customs also arrested a 42-year-old man in Sheung Shui.

The three arrested individuals have been jointly charged with one count of attempting to traffic dangerous drugs; among them, the 42-year-old man has also been additionally charged with another count of attempting to traffic dangerous drugs. The three appeared at Tuen Mun Magistrates’ Court on January 9.

Shenzhen and Hong Kong have successively seized hundreds of kilograms of drugs.

An analysis reveals that less than a month before this recent case involving the detection of K powder concealed within imported LCL shipments, Shenzhen and Hong Kong had each reported consecutive cases in which hundreds of kilograms of drugs were seized.

Last November, Hong Kong Customs announced that, during a joint operation conducted with the Mainland’s Customs Anti-Smuggling Department, the Hong Kong Police Force, and the Fire Services Department, it had for the first time uncovered a drug trafficking case involving the concealment of drugs in the water intakes at the bottom of ocean-going vessels.

During the operation, Hong Kong Customs officers conducted an inspection in Tsing Yi on November 5. About 417 kilograms of suspected cocaine, with an estimated market value of approximately HK$256 million, were seized, and two men were arrested.

It is reported that, following intelligence analysis and risk assessment, Hong Kong Customs identified a deep-sea vessel and suspected that illegal elements were using its underwater structure to conceal drugs. Consequently, Customs launched an operation. On November 5, Hong Kong Customs officers conducted a search of the vessel. The target vessel arriving from Brazil Underwater inspection was conducted, and 11 bags were found inside the ship’s bottom intake. Approximately 417 kilograms of suspected cocaine.

Following up on the investigation, Hong Kong Customs arrested two men aged 45 and 37 respectively in Tsing Yi on suspicion of involvement in the case.

Hong Kong Customs said the case is still under investigation and does not rule out the possibility of further arrests.

Hong Kong Customs also pointed out: As the New Year approaches, Hong Kong Customs will, on the eve of the long holiday, ... Further strengthen law enforcement and severely crack down on all types of drug trafficking activities.

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