Remarks by S for S at media session after Fight Crime Committee meeting (with video)
Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session after the Fight Crime Committee meeting today (July 31):
Reporter: Is there a reason behind the increase of percentage in drug trafficking, particularly in "Ice" and ecstasy types? And can you recap in English why we name the "space oil" as etomidate today? What's the rationale behind? And how does this help deter people from taking the drug? Thank you.
Secretary for Security: First of all, when we look at the increase in drug offences, for the first half of 2025, we have 591 cases of serious drug offence. One-fourth of those cases are related to etomidate. So discounting (those cases relating to) etomidate from the overall serious crimes on drugs, actually it (the overall number of serious drug crimes) has decreased. The increase (in the number of cases of serious drug offence) is mainly because of etomidate.
You are talking about the naming of etomidate, right? Previously we called it "space oil drug". Some of the drug traffickers make use of the name to promote a sort of fantasy and some of the positive feelings after taking the drug. I think this is absolutely wrong. Etomidate only brings you harm, which will make you behave abnormally, cause (negative changes) to your appearance such as losing hair. I think we have to properly name it as etomidate so as to eradicate the positive sides of the old name of the drug. In fact, this drug will only cause harm to individuals.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the remarks.)
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day
Customs YES organised the Customs YES X QMN Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day in collaboration with the partnering organisation Quality Management Network (QMN) today (January 17). Led by the Assistant Commissioner (Administration and Human Resource Development) of Customs and Excise, Ms Phoebe Wong, a delegation of 51 youth from Customs YES and QMN visited innovation and technology (I&T) companies and a start-up incubation base in Qianhai, Shenzhen, to gain insights into the latest developments in the low-altitude economy and explore youth entrepreneurship opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
The delegation first visited a Drone Education Experience Centre in Shenzhen to learn about the latest developments in aerial photography technology, including its applications in power system inspection and emergency rescue. In addition, under the guidance of professional instructors, the participants took part in a robotics competition and experienced drone operation.
The delegation then visited the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, where they learned about various facilitation measures supporting Hong Kong and Macao youth in pursuing entrepreneurship and career development on the Chinese Mainland. The participants also interacted with representatives of Hong Kong I&T start-up enterprises based at the hub to learn more about the latest developments in the low-altitude economy, and visited the Hong Kong Youth Short-Term Apartments which offers one-stop accommodation services for Hong Kong youth.
Customs YES will continue to organise various exchange activities to deepen youth's understanding on the latest developments in the country and Hong Kong's opportunities and contributions along the course.
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
