Hong Kong's Double Edged Success in Narcotics Seizures Hong Kong's customs department has made significant strides in combating organized crime, with a nearly 50% rise in narcotics seizures in the first half of this year.
The staggering total of 5,704 kilograms of illicit substances seized over six months raises questions about the city's role in the global drug trade.
The majority of these seizures came from Hong Kong's airport and sea routes, with 3,408 kilograms found at the airport alone – a 46. 6% year on year increase that highlights the growing threat of air borne smuggling.