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Hong Kong seizes HK$1.4b in drugs, arrests 150 amid student trafficking targeting

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Hong Kong customs authorities have dismantled an international drug trafficking operation, seizing over 6.1 tonnes of suspected narcotics valued at more than HK$1.4 billion (US$178.5 million) between May and August. The operation led to the arrest of 150 individuals, with drug syndicates specifically targeting students during their summer holidays to act as couriers. Intelligence sharing with international law enforcement agencies was crucial in disrupting complex smuggling routes. AI

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

    Hong Kong seizes HK$1.4b suspected drugs over summer as traffickers target students

    Hong Kong customs has smashed an international drug trafficking network over the summer, seizing 6.1 tonnes of suspected narcotics worth more than HK$1.4 billion (US$178.5 million) and arresting 150 people as syndicates actively recruited students during the holiday period. Actin…

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