Hong Kong Police Chief Visits Thailand to Enhance Cooperation and Training in Law Enforcement

Commissioner of Police visits Thailand

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, led a delegation from the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) to visit Bangkok, Thailand, from February 3 to 5, to visit various units of the Royal Thai Police with a view to exploring further collaboration in policing and professional training, as well as expressing gratitude to the Thai police for their assistance in two serious cases that occurred in Hong Kong.

Mr Chow paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, Police General Kittharath Punpetch yesterday (February 4). They exchanged views on issues of mutual concern and discussed ways to enhance police co-operation and intelligence sharing between the two places in order to further combat crime and jointly safeguard public order.

During the meeting, Mr Chow expressed his sincere gratitude to the Thai police for their close co-operation and efficient law enforcement in major cross-border cases, including their assistance to the HKPF in arresting a suspect involved in a 1989 murder case who absconded for years.

Mr Chow also presented letters of appreciation to the Thai police, thanking them for their full support in response to a request from the HKPF regarding a robbery case that occurred in June 2025, which led to the swift arrest of the suspect in Thailand.

During the visit to Thailand, Mr Chow and the delegation toured the Central Investigation Bureau of the Royal Thai Police to learn about its latest policing developments. He shared the HKPF's experience in smart policing, including the effective use of closed-circuit television and drones for crime prevention and investigation. They also visited the Anti-Cyber Scam Centre and the Police Education Bureau to exchange experiences with the Thai police and to explore ways to further strengthen co-operation in combating fraudulent activities, as well as advancing professional development and training in policing.

Mr Chow concluded his visit and returned to Hong Kong today (February 5).

Commissioner of Police visits Thailand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police visits Thailand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police visits Thailand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police visits Thailand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police visits Thailand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million

Hong Kong Customs detected two dangerous drugs cases in Hong Kong International Airport and Yau Ma Tei respectively on April 1 and yesterday (April 2), and seized a total of about 3.1 kilograms of suspected ketamine, about 1.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine and about 1.7 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine with a total estimated market value of about $3.4 million. Two persons suspected to be connected with the cases were arrested.

In the first case, a 43-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand on April 1. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 3.1 kilograms of suspected ketamine concealed inside food packaging in his baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.

In the second case, during an anti-narcotics operation conducted in Yau Ma Tei on April 2, Customs officers intercepted a 41-year-old man and later escorted him to a hotel room nearby for a search and seized about 1.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine, about 1.7 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine, a drug inhaling apparatus and a batch of drug packaging paraphernalia. The man was subsequently arrested.

The arrested persons have been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug respectively and will appear at the Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (April 4).

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 to 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, nor to release their personal data or home address to others for receiving parcels or goods.

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 two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases