73rd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open February 23 to 26
The Transport Department today (February 22) reminded members of the public that the 73rd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (the scheme) will be open from 10am tomorrow (February 23) to 11.59pm on February 26, and the ballot result will be announced on February 27.
Eligible applicants for the scheme can register for computer balloting through the designated website (www.hzmbqfs.gov.hk). Successful balloting applicants are required to submit applications for the scheme within the designated application period.
Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles, Photo source: reference image
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected MDMA worth about $7.35 million at airport
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (February 21) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 36.7 kilograms of suspected MDMA with an estimated market value of about $7.35 million.
A 49-year-old female passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Phnom Penh, Cambodia yesterday. During customs clearance, suspected MDMA, weighing about 36.7 kg in total were found inside her baggage. The female was subsequently arrested.
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 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.
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/en).
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected MDMA worth about $7.35 million at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
