Food waste recycling shows growth
Since 2023, 453 smart recycling bins have been installed throughout 115 private housing estates under the Pilot Scheme on Food Waste Smart Recycling Bins in Private Housing Estates, resulting in significant growth in domestic food waste recycling. Participating estates have collectively recycled over 7 300 tonnes of food waste. To broaden the reach of the trial, the Government lowered the scheme's eligibility threshold last year to include more small and medium-size private housing estates.
News.gov.hk discovered how residents from one participating estate are embracing the smart recycling bin initiative, while a representative of the Environmental Protection Department discussed the scheme's encouraging results.
The story is available at www.news.gov.hk/eng/feature from today (April 5) in text and video format.
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Hong Kong Customs detect a drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport
Hong Kong Customs detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming passenger at Hong Kong International Airport today (April 4) and seized about 4.4 kilograms of suspected heroin with an estimated market value of about $2.9 million.
A 20-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Penang, Malaysia, today. During Customs clearance, Customs officers found about 4.4kg of suspected heroin inside his carry-on baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.
The arrested man has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will bebrought up at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts on April 6.
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 detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming passenger at Hong Kong International Airport today (April 4) and seized about 4.4 kilograms of suspected heroin with an estimated market value of about $2.9 million. Photo shows the arrested man in the case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming passenger at Hong Kong International Airport today (April 4) and seized about 4.4 kilograms of suspected heroin with an estimated market value of about $2.9 million. Photo shows the suspected heroin seized in the case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
