Hong Kong Customs seized about 400,000 suspected controlled pharmaceutical products, estimated at approximately HK$11 million, during a raid on an industrial-unit warehouse in Sheung Shui on August 25, 2026. Two people were arrested over suspected illegal storage of the products before their alleged smuggling to other locations, Customs said.
The suspects were a 56-year-old woman identified as the consignee and a 51-year-old man who reportedly worked as a casual labourer. Both held two-way permits, according to the authorities.
More than 60% of the seized products were described as sexual-enhancement drugs. The other products included cancer medicines.
Customs found large quantities of cardboard boxes, adhesive tape and other packaging materials at the unit. Investigators believed the premises had been used to store and repackage the products before they were allegedly smuggled elsewhere.
Authorities said most of the packaging indicated the presence of Part 1 poisons, whose import, export and storage are subject to strict regulation. The products were suspected of being controlled or unregistered medicines, but their final classification had not been confirmed.
Customs and health officials warned the public against buying or taking medicines from unknown or illegal sources. Most of the products were reported to have originated in India or elsewhere in South Asia, although their exact origin remained under investigation.
The investigation began in early August after Customs identified the Sheung Shui unit as allegedly connected with pharmaceutical-product smuggling. Customs said it believed the products had been intercepted before entering the market.
The investigation is continuing, and Customs has not ruled out further arrests.