Hong Kong Police Conducts Tabletop Exercise for Upcoming National Games and Special Olympics

Kowloon East Region of HKPF conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG to enhance collaboration and response capabilities

The Kowloon East Region of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) today (September 26) conducted the inter-departmental tabletop exercise for the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG), codenamed "PLACIDSEA II", at the Kowloon East Regional Headquarters.

The exercise was set against the backdrop of upcoming Track Cycling competitions at the Hong Kong Velodrome in Tseung Kwan O, simulating various scenarios that may occur at the Velodrome during the Games, including venue security screening, crowd control, traffic coordination and emergency response. Through scenario-based discussions, participating representatives enhanced inter-departmental and multi-agency coordination to ensure that the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG can be run safely and smoothly.

The exercise aims to strengthen collaboration and emergency response capabilities among government bureau, departments and relevant organisations during the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG. It was designed with reference to the standards established by the General Administration of Sport of China and the potential challenges of the Games, in preparation for the Track Cycling events to be held at the Hong Kong Velodrome.

Supported by 12 government bureau, departments and relevant organisations, over 120 representatives participated in the exercise, including representatives from the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and its National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong), the HKPF, the Fire Services Department, the Civil Aid Service, the Auxiliary Medical Service, the Hospital Authority, the Digital Policy Office, the Transport Department, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, MTR Corporation, and Qianxin International Limited.

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Kowloon East Region of HKPF conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG to enhance collaboration and response capabilities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Kowloon East Region of HKPF conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG to enhance collaboration and response capabilities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Kowloon East Region of HKPF conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG to enhance collaboration and response capabilities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Kowloon East Region of HKPF conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG to enhance collaboration and response capabilities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Kowloon East Region of HKPF conducts inter-departmental tabletop exercise for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG to enhance collaboration and response capabilities Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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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