The Chinese national has been charged with drug distribution after customs officers caught him with 2kg of cocaine in his luggage at the Hong Kong International Airport. (EPA Images pic)PETALING JAYA: A 25-year-old from China was caught at the Hong Kong International Airport with 2kg of cocaine in his luggage after flying in from Penang.
The Hong Kong customs department said the suspect was detained on Thursday after checks on his baggage uncovered the drugs, Berita Harian reported.
He was later charged with drug distribution, with his case set for mention at the Kowloon West magistrates' court today.
Under Hong Kong law, drug distribution carries a life imprisonment sentence and a HK$5 million fine (or RM2.6 million) upon conviction.
