Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected "space oil drug" worth about $1.2 million at airport
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (January 17) detected a case involving possession of etomidate (the main ingredient of "space oil drug"), a kind of Part 1 poison under the Pharmacy and Poisons Regulations, by passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 1.1 kilograms of suspected "space oil drug" with an estimated market value of about $1.2 million. One woman and one man were arrested.
A 34-year-old local female passenger and a 41-year-old local male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found two batches of suspected "space oil drug", weighing about 1.1kg in total, strapped around their waists. They were subsequently arrested.
The two arrested persons have been released on bail pending further investigation. Investigations are ongoing.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, any person who possesses any poison included in Part 1 of the Poisons List other than in accordance with provisions commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for two years.
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 "space oil drug" worth about $1.2 million at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai (Dubai ETO) sponsored the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Challenge 2025, which took place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on February 8 and 9 (Dubai time), to promote Hong Kong’s unique culture and heritage.
Held at the Dubai Creek, this year's races attracted more than 40 teams per day with a total of about 1 400 competitors during the two-day event. Among them was a team formed by the Dubai ETO, consisting of members of the Hong Kong community living in the UAE.
Other than competitive races in various categories, the Dubai ETO also set up a promotional booth at the venue over the weekend to promote Hong Kong and provide information on her latest developments.
Speaking at the award presentation ceremony, the Acting Director-General of the Dubai ETO, Mr Leo Poon, highlighted that the Dubai ETO has brought the dragon boat racing to Dubai for the third year not just to share the fun of dragon boat racing with the local community, but also to strengthen cultural ties and social connections between the two communities of Hong Kong and Dubai.
“Hong Kong is not just an international trade hub and financial centre, we are also a dynamic city where East meets West, and home to a multitude of mega events. With the state-of-the-art Kai Tak Sports Park set for grand opening next month, Hong Kong will be hosting more international sports and cultural events, showcasing our city’s remarkable charm,” he added.
The Dubai ETO will continue to organise various events in the member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf with the aim of deepening exchanges and promoting closer co-operation.
Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Dragon boat challenge stages in Dubai to promote Hong Kong culture and heritage Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases