The Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong has reported a 49% year-on-year increase in the volume of illegal drugs seized during the first half of 2026. According to internal figures, the total weight of confiscated narcotics reached 5,704 kilograms (12,575 pounds) for the period.

Data indicates that the city's airport remains the primary point of entry for illicit substances, accounting for approximately 3,408 kilograms of the total seizures. This represents a 46.6% increase in airport-related drug interceptions compared to the same timeframe in the previous year. Customs authorities have identified air and sea routes as the primary vectors for this rise in smuggling activity.

While the report provides a clear statistical overview of the volume of drugs intercepted, it does not detail the specific types of narcotics involved or provide information regarding the number of arrests made in connection with these seizures. The figures highlight an ongoing challenge for local law enforcement in monitoring high-traffic transit points as smuggling methods evolve.