One man on suspicion of drug trafficking was arrested as Hong Kong Customs seized about 100 kg of methamphetamine with a market value of around HK$57 million.
Customs announced on Tuesday that officers found the drugs when inspecting an air cargo consignment arriving in Hong Kong from Canada at the airport on January 30.
The batch of suspected methamphetamine was concealed inside the milling machine. Officers arrested a 34-year-old local man on the scene. He has been released on bail pending further investigation.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offense, and the maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of HK$5 million and life imprisonment.