Chinese customs recently intercepted 0.8 grams of ketamine powder from an incoming traveler. During routine checks, officers noticed two male passengers who failed to declare items. One, wearing a printed short-sleeved shirt, seemed nervous and avoided eye contact, prompting immediate interception.
Inspectors discovered two makeshift drug paraphernalia—crafted from 100-yuan banknotes—inside a tissue packet, along with a bag of suspected ketamine. Lab tests confirmed the substance as ketamine (commonly called “K powder”), a hallucinogenic and addictive drug linked to brain damage, urinary issues, and respiratory failure. The 0.8-gram seizure has been handed to anti-smuggling authorities.
Customs warns: Under China’s Criminal Law (Article 347), any drug smuggling is punishable, regardless of quantity. Additionally, Article 6 and 42 of the Renminbi Management Regulations prohibit RMB damage; offenders may face warnings or fines up to 10,000 yuan.
