Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases at airport with seizure worth about $16 million
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (June 5) detected two drug trafficking cases involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 22 kilograms of suspected ketamine and about 8kg of suspected cocaine, with a total estimated market value of about $16 million.
The first case involved an 18-year-old male passenger arriving in Hong Kong from Frankfurt, Germany, via Doha, Qatar, yesterday. During Customs clearance, about 22kg of suspected ketamine was found in his check-in suitcase and a product containing about 6 grams of suspected nicotine was found on him. The passenger was subsequently arrested.
In the second case, an 18-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Madrid, Spain, via Doha, Qatar, yesterday. During Customs clearance, about 8kg of suspected cocaine was found in his check-in suitcase and a batch of suspected alternative smoking products was found on him. This passenger was subsequently arrested.
The arrested male in the first case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and one count of possession of a Part 1 Poison, and the arrested male in the second case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and one count of importing alternative smoking products. Both cases will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (June 7).
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 Import and Export Ordinance, importing an alternative smoking product is liable to a maximum fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven 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 two dangerous drugs cases at airport with seizure worth about $16 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases at airport with seizure worth about $16 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases at airport with seizure worth about $16 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases at airport with seizure worth about $16 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale
The National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) announced today (July 12) that the official franchised products for the Hong Kong competition region of the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) are now available for sale.
The official franchised products launch ceremony was held today at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui. A pop-up store was set up at the venue to showcase the official franchised products for sale.
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, said at the ceremony that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has been striving to promote public participation in the National Games and encouraging both citizens and visitors to experience the charm and enthusiasm of the mega sports events. The Hong Kong competition region, with support of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Brand Development Council, has selected a number of outstanding enterprises to design and produce a series of official franchised products for the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. These products with Hong Kong characteristics feature designs incorporating elements such as Victoria Harbour scenery, city landmarks and local cuisine, showcasing the unique charm of Hong Kong competition region.
Other guests attending the launch ceremony included the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ms Vivian Sum; the Head of the NGCO, Mr Yeung Tak-keung, and the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Market Development of the Guangdong Provincial Executive Committee for the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, Mr Liu Xiaochen.
Starting from next Monday (July 14), members of the public can purchase the official franchised products for Hong Kong and Guangdong competition regions at the first batch of official retail outlets locating at Atrium, Level G, Kai Tak Mall 3, Kai Tak Sports Park; G6, GFM Floor, Hong Kong West Kowloon Station; and first Floor, Immigration Tower, Wan Chai. More official retail stores will be opened in various locations across Hong Kong.
In addition, to mark the 100-day countdown to the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG, the Hong Kong competition region has launched an activity namely "100-Day to the National Games All Together for 1 Million KM Challenge". Members of the public can participate in various sports activities such as walking, running, and cycling, and upload their accumulating sports kilometre records to a designated webpage in achieving the target distance together from today until July 26. Please visit www.2025nationalgames.gov.hk/en/ng/activity/100dayonline.html; for more details.
For more information on the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG in Hong Kong, please visit the thematic website (www.2025nationalgames.gov.hk/en/index.html), as well the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/2025nationalgames.hk) and Instagram page (www.instagram.com/2025nationalgames.hk).
National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
National Games official franchised products for Hong Kong competition region now on sale Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
