SCST warmly congratulates Lee Sze-wing on winning third gold medal in cycling events at 15th National Games
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (November 17) extended her congratulations to Hong Kong, China cyclist Lee Sze-wing on winning a gold medal in Women's Omnium in the track cycling event at the 15th National Games of the People's Republic of China (NG).
Miss Law said, "Lee Sze-wing showcased her strong spirit and great perseverance in the competitions. Winning a total of three gold medals in the 15th NG, she fully displayed her extraordinary capabilities, demonstrating the exceptional strength of Hong Kong cyclists again. I also extend my sincere appreciation to the coaches and the entire support team for their efforts and dedication, enabling the athletes to focus on training, reach new heights, and achieve remarkable results."
Miss Law also congratulated Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning two bronze medals in the Women's 50m Freestyle and the Women's 50m Breaststroke today. Miss Law hoped that the public will continue to support the Hong Kong athletes in the remaining events in the 15th NG and to cheer them on.
The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won seventeen medals, namely eight golds, two silvers and seven bronzes, in sailing, cycling, tennis, swimming, rugby, triathlon and fencing at the 15th NG.
Hong Kong Cyclist Lee Sze-wing.Photo provided by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Incoming passenger convicted and jailed for importing duty-not-paid cigarettes
An incoming male passenger was sentenced to three months' imprisonment and fined $2,000 by the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts today (December 8) for importing duty-not-paid cigarettes and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO).
Customs officers intercepted a 31-year-old incoming male passenger at Hong Kong International Airport yesterday (December 7). About 13 900 duty-not-paid cigarettes, with an estimated market value of about $62,000 and a duty potential of about $46,000, were seized from his personal baggage. The passenger was subsequently 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, 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 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 importing duty-not-paid cigarettes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
