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Three travelers detained at Hong Kong airport for drug smuggling valued over HK$9 million

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Three travelers detained at Hong Kong airport for drug smuggling valued over HK$9 million

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  • **Hong Kong customs** arrested **three individuals** for allegedly smuggling drugs at the airport, with a total value exceeding **HK$9 million**.
  • **Seized substances** included approximately **4.5kg of suspected liquid cocaine** and **12kg of suspected ketamine** from two different cases.
  • A **32-year-old Malaysian man** was found with **2kg of suspected ketamine** concealed in tea leaf packaging during customs clearance.
  • A **46-year-old passenger** arriving from Paris had about **10kg of ketamine** hidden in protein powder packaging in his checked suitcase.
  • All suspects face charges under the **Dangerous Drugs Ordinance**, which can lead to significant fines and possible life imprisonment.

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