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Hong Kong customs arrests 10 in $7M cannabis bust targeting international syndicate

Hong Kong customs has arrested ten individuals in connection with a large seizure of suspected cannabis buds valued at HK$56 million (US$7 million). The operation, which spanned a month, targeted a syndicate using Hong Kong as a transit point for smuggling drugs from Southeast Asia to Europe and Africa. Authorities identified the contraband by inspecting transit baggage that contained uniform parcels instead of personal items, and by noting the use of new luggage. AI

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Hong Kong customs arrests 10 in $7M cannabis bust targeting international syndicate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ambrose Li ·

    Hong Kong customs arrests 10 over HK$56 million cannabis haul bound for Europe, Africa

    Hong Kong customs has arrested 10 people and seized suspected cannabis buds worth an estimated HK$56 million (US$7 million) in a month-long operation targeting a syndicate accused of smuggling the drug from Southeast Asia to Europe and Africa via the city. Code-named Fire Mesh, t…