Hong Kong customs seizes HK$11m of suspected sex pills, cancer drugs at warehouse

Hong Kong customs officers have seized HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) worth of suspected men’s sexual health pills and cancer treatment drugs in a Sheung Shui warehouse, arresting two people.

Inspector Shirley Woo Suet‑yi of the customs syndicate crimes investigation bureau said on Wednesday that officers had noticed a rising demand for controlled pharmaceutical products in recent weeks.

Investigators launched the investigation early this month and identified an industrial space in Sheung Shui believed to be linked to smuggling activities.

On Tuesday, customs officers raided the warehouse, which had been used to repackage and store the drugs.

More than 400,000 suspected controlled pharmaceutical items were seized, with an estimated street value exceeding HK$11 million.

A 56‑year‑old woman who received the goods and a 51‑year‑old man employed as a handyman were arrested at the scene. Both hold two‑way permits to enter Hong Kong.

Authorities believe most of the drugs originated from South Asia, although the exact source remains under investigation.