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Nearly 50% rise in drug seizures by Hong Kong customs in first half of year
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a crime & justice story. South China Morning Post Asia is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 21 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC. The headline in use is “Nearly 50% rise in drug seizures by Hong Kong customs in first half of year”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Hong Kong customs recorded a nearly 50 per cent year-on-year rise in drug seizures during the first half of 2026, driven by notable increases in smuggling activities via air and sea routes. The Customs and Excise Department confiscated 5,704kg (12,575lbs) of illegal narcotics in the first half, a 49 per…
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Nearly 50% rise in drug seizures by Hong Kong customs in first half of year
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