Hong Kong customs officers have seized suspected men’s sexual health pills and cancer treatment drugs worth more than HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) in a Sheung Shui warehouse, arresting two people.Inspector Shirley Woo Suet‑yi of the syndicate crimes investigation bureau at the Customs and Excise Department said on Wednesday that officers had noticed a rising demand for controlled pharmaceutical products in recent weeks.Investigators launched the probe early this month and identified an industrial space in Sheung Shui believed to be linked to smuggling activities.
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WED · 2026-08-26 · 12:33 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0826-106132
NSR-2026-0826-106132News Report·EN·Public Health
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$11m of suspected sex pills, cancer drugs at warehouse
Hong Kong customs officers seized suspected men's sexual health pills and cancer treatment drugs valued at over HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) from a warehouse in Sheung Shui. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the seizure.
Danny MokSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-26 · 12:33 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong customs officers seized suspected men's sexual health pills and cancer treatment drugs valued at over HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) from a warehouse in Sheung Shui. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the seizure. The operation was prompted by the Customs and Excise Department's observation of a recent increase in demand for controlled pharmaceutical products. Investigators initiated a probe earlier this month, identifying an industrial space in Sheung Shui suspected of being involved in smuggling activities.
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Investigators identified an industrial space in Sheung Shui linked to smuggling activities.
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Customs officers noticed a rising demand for controlled pharmaceutical products in recent weeks.
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Two people were arrested in connection with the seizure.
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Hong Kong customs seized suspected men’s sexual health pills and cancer treatment drugs worth over HK$11 million.
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