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1 BILLION DOLLAR METH
Hong Kong customs have seized 1.8 metric tons of liquid methamphetamine concealed in cartons labelled “coconut water,” the largest meth seizure in the city’s record.
Coconut water imports from Mexico are virtually absent (the last was in 2016, totalled for 6kg), and the declared consignee proved fictitious, prompting inspection.
The authorities value the high-purity shipment at roughly US$140 million and projected a street value above US$1 billion.
Coconut water imports from Mexico are virtually absent (the last was in 2016, totalled for 6kg), and the declared consignee proved fictitious, prompting inspection.
The authorities value the high-purity shipment at roughly US$140 million and projected a street value above US$1 billion.