TAC Chairman welcomes Government's promulgation of Transport Strategy Blueprint
The following is issued on behalf of the Transport Advisory Committee:
The Chairman of the Transport Advisory Committee (TAC), Professor Wong Sze-chun, welcomed the Transport and Logistics Bureau's promulgation of the Transport Strategy Blueprint (the Blueprint) today (February 6).
The release of the Transport Strategy Blueprint, Photo source: FB of HKSAR Government Press Release
Professor Wong, said, "The Blueprint proposes a series of forward-looking and concrete measures to realise the vision of 'Implementing a People-centric Approach, Strengthening Connectivity with Both the Mainland and the World, Promoting Efficient Travel, and Embracing a Green Lifestyle.' Its vision and recommendations are closely tied to people's livelihoods, economy and social development, laying a solid foundation for the sustainable development and efficient operation of Hong Kong's transportation system in the coming decades.
"I have noticed that the Blueprint incorporates suggestions from the TAC, including leveraging technology to enhance public transport services, stepping up efforts to advance the development of autonomous vehicles, building a low-carbon living circle, and advancing the '15-minute neighbourhood' planning concept, truly taking to heart the principles of convenience and benefit for the people.
"Technological development is unstoppable, and Hong Kong must move with the tide. I particularly admire the goals and measures in the Blueprint related to AI, digital traffic management, autonomous driving, and the low-altitude economy, which enable members of the public to utilise the most advanced technologies in Hong Kong's transportation system, making daily commuting safer and more convenient.
"The TAC will continue to provide advice and suggestions to the Government in line with the Blueprint's strategies, aiming for the efficient implementation of these measures. The TAC expects the Government to maintain Hong Kong's globally renowned transportation infrastructure and public transport services, consolidate the advantages of the transport and logistics industry, and build a more livable city while enhancing its status as an international shipping centre."
The release of the Transport Strategy Blueprint, Photo by Bastille Post
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
