Incoming passenger convicted and jailed for possession of duty-not-paid cigarettes and cigars
An incoming female passenger was sentenced to seven weeks' imprisonment and fined $4,000 at the Fanling Magistrates' Courts today (August 19) for being involved in two cases of possessing duty-not-paid cigarettes and cigars and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO).
Customs officers intercepted an incoming female passenger, aged 51, at the Lo Wu Control Point on May 27. A total of 5 601 sticks of duty-not-paid cigarettes were seized from her personal baggage, with an estimated market value of about $22,000 and a duty potential of about $18,000. She was subsequently arrested.
On July 27, Customs officers intercepted the same incoming female passenger at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. A total of 7 420 sticks of duty-not-paid cigarettes and 75 grams of duty-not-paid cigars , with an estimated market value of about $30,850 and a duty potential of about $24,800, were seized from her personal baggage. The woman was again arrested.
Customs welcomes the sentence. The custodial sentence has imposed a considerable deterrent effect and reflects the seriousness of the offences. Customs reminds members of the public that under the DCO, tobacco products are dutiable goods to which the DCO applies. Any person who deals with, possesses, sells or buys illicit cigarettes 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 illicit cigarette 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).
Incoming passenger convicted and jailed for possession of duty-not-paid cigarettes and cigars Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Incoming passenger convicted and jailed for possession of duty-not-paid cigarettes and cigars Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
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
