Sugar Coated Deceit: The Latest Air Cargo Heist Exposed The recent interception of 131 kilograms of suspected ketamine disguised as sugar cubes in an air cargo shipment from Germany to Hong Kong highlights the complexities and vulnerabilities of global supply chains.
This attempt at smuggling is not an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of a larger issue: the ease with which illicit goods can be transported across borders.
The Customs and Excise Department's drug investigation bureau deserves credit for intercepting this massive haul, valued at around HK$51 million (US$6. 5 million).