Man flying into Hong Kong from Brazil found with HK$4.6 million worth of cocaine in first arrest of air traveller for drug trafficking in 17 months

• Suspect, 63, stopped for inspection at airport by customs officers, who found nine slabs of suspected cocaine hidden in false compartments in briefcase, suitcase
• Initial investigation suggests man was paid US$1,000 to work as drug courier; most recent drug trafficking case uncovered at airport was in December 2020