Hong Kong Customs said it detected two cases of importing suspected controlled injections in early November, seizing six injections suspected to be pharmaceutical products with a total estimated market value of about $16,000.

On November 4, officers inspected two express parcels imported from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong via the Shenzhen Bay Control Point and found the batch of injections. After follow-up investigations, officers arrested a 40-year-old male consignee and a 41-year-old female consignee on November 5 in connection with the cases. The two arrested persons have been released on bail, and investigations are ongoing. The announcement was published on November 9.

Customs reminded the public that importing pharmaceutical products and medicines without a valid import licence is an offence under the Import and Export Ordinance. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for two years. Suspected smuggling activities can be reported to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080, its dedicated crime-reporting email account or its online form.