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Hong Kong police seize HK$180M cocaine in largest bust in a year

Hong Kong police have arrested three individuals in connection with a major drug bust, seizing approximately 241 kilograms of suspected cocaine valued at HK$180 million (US$23 million). The operation, conducted at the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, represents the largest cocaine seizure in the city within the last year. Authorities indicated that one of the arrested suspects had a background in fishing, which was exploited to conceal smuggling activities along maritime routes. AI

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Hong Kong police seize HK$180M cocaine in largest bust in a year

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    3 held as Hong Kong police seize HK$180m of suspected cocaine at typhoon shelter

    Hong Kong police have seized 241kg of suspected cocaine estimated to be worth HK$180 million (US$23 million) from a typhoon shelter, marking the largest bust in the past year. Acting Senior Superintendent Kwan Chun-hin from the narcotics bureau said on Sunday that police arrested…