Hong Kong Customs Seizes HK$1.15 Billion Money Laundering Funds, Arrests Two Men

Hong Kong Customs has been actively combating various illegal activities, including the seizure of over 1,000 suspected counterfeit items in Mong Kok and the arrest of two women. Additionally, authorities uncovered a suspected money laundering scheme involving HK$1.15 billion, resulting in the arrest of two men and ongoing investigations. At Hong Kong International Airport, Customs seized about 12 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds valued at approximately $2.5 million from a passenger arriving from Bangkok, who was subsequently charged with drug trafficking. Similarly, international efforts include the Canadian Border Services Agency's seizure of over 160 kg of illicit cannabis at Calgary International Airport, disrupting organized crime networks involved in smuggling to countries such as the U.K., Belgium, and the Netherlands. Oman Customs also intercepted 11.65 kilograms of marijuana concealed by two Indian nationals at Salalah International Airport, highlighting a regional focus on drug trafficking prevention. These coordinated enforcement actions demonstrate a robust international commitment to tackling counterfeit goods, drug trafficking, and money laundering.