Immigration Department Launches Oil Painting Exhibition to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of War of Resistance Victory

Immigration Department holds oil painting exhibition commemorating 80th anniversary of victory in War of Resistance

The Immigration Department (ImmD) is holding a six-week oil painting exhibition at the Immigration Headquarters starting from today (August 11) commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance. The opening ceremony was also held today.

In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and in the World Anti-Fascist War, the ImmD is holding the exhibition which showcases 28 oil paintings by Yang Yongzhi, a painter from Mainland China. The artworks, depicting the border gateways and control points of the nation and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, aims to enhance the understanding about the country's achievements on border defense, strengthen the awareness of national security and promote patriotic values among different sectors of the Hong Kong community.

The opening ceremony was officiated by the Director of Immigration, Mr Benson Kwok. Other officiating guests included the Deputy Director-General of the Police Liaison Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Ms Meng Xiaoyuan; the representative of the liaison office of the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Song Yiping; the Director-General of the Consular Department of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Wei Wenxiu; the Principal Assistant Secretary (Security), Miss Trista Lim; the District Officer (Sai Kung), Miss Kathy Ma; as well as Yang.

In his opening remarks, Mr Kwok said that this meaningful exhibition enables the public to remember history and honour martyrs. He remarked that 80 years ago, countless martyrs and compatriots sacrificed their lives to defend the nation, laying the foundation for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Mr Kwok hoped that the exhibition would convey to society the indomitable spirit demonstrated during the War of Resistance and the martyrs' patriotism, and call on the public to cherish peace and development nowadays.

The exhibition will run from today to September 19 at the public lobby, G/F of the Administration Tower, Immigration Headquarters, 61 Po Yap Road, Tseung Kwan O. Opening hours are from 8.45am to 4.30pm from Monday to Friday, and from 8.45am to 11.30am on Saturday (excluding public holidays). Admission is free and no prior registration is required. For details, please visit the ImmD website (www.immd.gov.hk)

Immigration Department holds oil painting exhibition commemorating 80th anniversary of victory in War of Resistance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Immigration Department holds oil painting exhibition commemorating 80th anniversary of victory in War of Resistance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Immigration Department holds oil painting exhibition commemorating 80th anniversary of victory in War of Resistance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Immigration Department holds oil painting exhibition commemorating 80th anniversary of victory in War of Resistance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Immigration Department holds oil painting exhibition commemorating 80th anniversary of victory in War of Resistance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected heroin worth about $1.1 million at airport

Hong Kong Customs today (May 25) detected a drug trafficking case at Hong Kong International Airport. About 1.9 kilograms of suspected heroin, with an estimated market value of about $1.1 million, and one duty-not-paid cigarette were seized.

A 46-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today. During customs clearance, Customs officer found the batch of suspected heroin concealed in a wooden box, and the duty-not-paid cigarette in his carry-on baggage. 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 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 be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court tomorrow (May 26).

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 Dutiable Commodities Ordinance, cigarettes are dutiable goods to which the DCO applies. Any person who imports, deals with, possesses, sells or buys illicit cigarettes commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a 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 seizes suspected heroin worth about $1.1 million at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected heroin worth about $1.1 million at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases