Hong Kong Customs found suspected cannabis flower in checked baggage at Hong Kong International Airport in August 2026. The traveller had flown in from New York. About 33 kg was found in two suitcases, valued at roughly HK$6.8 million.
A 34-year-old US national was arrested at the scene. Customs urged the public not to carry unknown items for others. The report mentions no charge or court step, and it does not name him.
Why it matters: Customs said itself that people should not carry unknown items for others. The report does not say what the man told officers.
Source: Bastille Post, 2026-08-03 (translated from Chinese). Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.