Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected methamphetamine worth about $44 million
Hong Kong Customs seized about 88 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine with an estimated market value of about $44 million at Hong Kong International Airport yesterday (October 5). One man was arrested.
Through risk assessment, Customs yesterday inspected an air consignment consisting eight boxes, declared as carrying gifts and souvenirs and arriving in Hong Kong from Kyrgyz Republic, at the airport.
Upon inspection, Customs officers detected suspicious X-ray images on the consignment and found that the wooden protective frames of the batch of goods had been altered. With detailed examination, it was uncovered that there were false compartments in the inner layers of the overlapping positions of the wooden slates and a total of about 88kg of suspected methamphetamine was concealed inside.
After a follow-up investigation, Customs officers yesterday arrested a 54-year-old man who was suspected to be connected with the case in the airport. The investigation is ongoing.
Customs will continue to enhance enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary returns. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong.They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected methamphetamine worth about $44 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin supports screenings of Hong Kong Films presented at FILMASIA 2024 in Prague
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) sponsored the 20th edition of the Filmasia Asian Film Festival (Filmasia), taking place from December 5 to 10 (Prague time) in Prague.
The Director of HKETO Berlin, Ms Jenny Szeto, delivered her opening remarks before the screening of the opening film "Fly Me To The Moon", highlighting Hong Kong’s dedication to promoting cultural exchanges through movies.
"Hong Kong takes pride in its vibrant popular culture, which offers a unique window into our dynamic way of life and rich heritage. And that is why our Government places strong emphasis on promoting Hong Kong's cultural footprint, particularly through supporting the growth and international reach of our film industry. We have, for instance, increased funding support and established a dedicated scheme to foster film collaborations between Europe and Hong Kong. We also actively encourage and facilitate the participation of Hong Kong filmmakers in international festivals like Filmasia. This not only elevates the global visibility of Hong Kong cinema, but also celebrates the exceptional creativity and talent of our filmmakers," she said.
Filmasia is held annually in the first week of December, and the theme this year is "Women of Asian Cinema". Supported by HKETO Berlin, Sasha Chuk, the director of "Fly Me To The Moon", was invited to join the Festival and sharing session with the audience before the opening screening. Meanwhile, director Heiward Mak will join the screening of her film "Fagara" on December 6 (Prague time).
About HKETO Berlin
HKETO Berlin is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in the Czech Republic as well as Austria, Germany, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland.
HKETO Berlin supports screenings of Hong Kong Films presented at FILMASIA 2024 in Prague Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Berlin supports screenings of Hong Kong Films presented at FILMASIA 2024 in Prague Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
