Hong Kong customs drug seizures surge 49% in H1 2026, airport smuggling up

Hong Kong customs reported a 49% year-on-year increase in drug seizures in H1 2026, totaling 5,704kg, with nearly two-thirds found at the airport. The rise indicates intensified smuggling via air and sea routes, likely reflecting regional trafficking shifts. This is a law-enforcement outcome, not a market-moving event.