Customs YES and QMN Host Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day in Shenzhen

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

Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving passengers at airport

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (March 3) detected a drug trafficking case involving two passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 1.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine, with an estimated market value of about $1 million. Two males were arrested.

Two male passengers aged 52 and 24 arrived in Hong Kong from Penang, Malaysia, yesterday. Customs officers intercepted the two men and found the batch of suspected cocaine in one of their carry-on baggage. The duo was subsequently arrested.

An investigation is ongoing.

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.

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 passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases