Customs have seized two kilograms of suspected methamphetamine worth about HK$1.1 million inside two djembe drums in an air cargo from Africa at the Chek Lap Kok airport at the weekend.
Customs officers said they arrested a 36-year-old male driver of a transportation company who was hired by drug traffickers to collect the goods at the air cargo terminal to be delivered to rural area in Yuen Long.
Through risk assessment, they inspected the air cargo consignment from Africa, which claimed to be carrying handicrafts.
Officers found the batch of suspected methamphetamine concealed inside the two African drums.
The arrested driver has been released on bail pending further investigation.
Customs said they want to remind the public not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return as they may face a life sentence and HK$5 million fine upon conviction.
“They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people, nor to release their personal data or home address to others for receiving parcels or goods,” Customs said.