Government deeply concerned about Tseung Kwan O Line train incident
The Government is deeply concerned about the train incident on the MTR Tseung Kwan O Line yesterday evening (May 22). At around 5.15pm, the Government received notification from the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) that, due to failure of the traction power supply system, Tseung Kwan O Line services were disrupted and then fully suspended.
Upon receiving notification of the incident from the MTRCL, the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) immediately deployed professional railways and electrical engineers to the site to assess the situation and conduct investigation of the incident. Preliminary findings indicated that a section of the overhead cable was found faulted in the tunnel of the Tseung Kwan O Line (Tseung Kwan O Station to Yau Tong Station direction) near Quarry Bay Station. The traction power supply system was tripped when the train passed through the section. The EMSD also found signs of damage to the overhead cable at the scene of the incident. It is initially suspected that the cause of incident was related to the damage of cable components. Detailed investigation is ongoing.
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The EMSD will continue with its overnight investigation at the scene on the traction power supply system, and inspect incident train at the depot. The investigation encompasses the consideration of power distribution system, train components, environmental conditions and human factors, etc. The EMSD has requested the MTRCL to conduct a comprehensive review on the incident and submit an investigation report as soon as possible to explain the cause of the incident and propose improvement measures to prevent recurrence of similar incidents.
Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (May 9) detected a drug trafficking case involving passenger at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 2.25 kilograms of suspected heroin, four tablets of suspected Viagra and 26 sticks of duty-not-paid cigarette, with a total estimated market value of about $1.4 million. A man was arrested.
A 61-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found a total of about 2.25 kg of suspected heroin in his check-in suitcase, and four tablets of suspected Viagra and 26 sticks of duty-not-paid cigarette in his carry-on backpack. The man was subsequently arrested.
The arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug, one count of possession of Part 1 poison, one count of possession of dutiable goods and one count of failing to declare to a member of the Customs and Excise Service the possession of dutiable goods. The case will bebrought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (May 11).
Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. 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.
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 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.
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.
Under the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance, any person who imports, possesses, sells or buys dutiable commodities without a valid licence commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $1 million 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 detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
