PETALING JAYA: Hong Kong authorities arrested a 39-year-old Chinese national arriving from Penang at Hong Kong International Airport yesterday after finding 2.2kg of cocaine in his carry-on baggage.
The arrest follows that of a 25-year-old Chinese national who flew in from Penang and was found with 2kg of cocaine at the airport on Thursday.
The Hong Kong customs and excise department said the drugs seized yesterday were estimated to be worth HK$1.3 million (RM677,209), Berita Harian reported.
It said the suspect has been charged with one count of drug distribution and the case is expected to be brought before the West Kowloon magistrates’ court today.
Under Hong Kong law, drug distribution carries a life imprisonment sentence and a HK$5 million fine (or RM2.6 million) upon conviction.