Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected ketamine worth about $10 million at airport
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (April 10) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport. About 25 kilograms of suspected ketamine with an estimated market value of about $10 million were seized.
A 32-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Istanbul, Turkey yesterday. During Customs clearance, a total of about 25 kg of suspected ketamine was found in his check-in suitcase. The male was subsequently arrested.
The arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court on April 13.
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/en).
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (April 10) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport. About 25 kilograms of suspected ketamine with an estimated market value of about $10 million were seized. Photo shows the arrested person (centre) involved in the case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (April 10) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport. About 25 kilograms of suspected ketamine with an estimated market value of about $10 million were seized. Photo shows the suspected ketamine seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps Presentation Ceremony 2026 held
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) Cadet Corps held the Cadet Corps Presentation Ceremony 2026 today (May 31) at the Lecture Hall of the Hong Kong Science Museum.The ceremony was officiated by the Director of Government Logistics, Mrs Vicki Kwok. She presented awards to cadets in recognition of their achievements and contributions.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mrs Kwok said that the CAS has always upheld its objective of serving the community, shouldering important mission of providing public safety, emergency responses, mountain search and rescues, wildfire support, and support during major incidents. At the same time, it has always placed great importance on youth development. The CAS Cadet Corps serves as an excellent platform for passing on the spirit of selfless service and cultivating youth qualities. Through rich and solid training, and diverse and beneficial activities, it cultivates leadership skills, a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and positive civic virtues, guiding young people to establish positive values from a young age and aspire to become pillars of society who shoulder responsibilities and give back to the community.
She said that in recent years, the Cadet Corps has continuously enriched the content of its activities and broadened the dimensions of its development, incorporating diverse content such as science and technology experiences, patriotic education, discipline training, and volunteer services to help members to improve their overall quality, deepen their understanding of people's livelihood in society and the country's development, while broadening their horizons to lay a solid foundation for their growth.
At the ceremony, about 300 cadets were presented with the following awards:
Hong Kong Award for Young People Silver and Bronze Awards
Hong Kong Award for Young People Green Bird Action Award
Grantham Uniformed Youth Groups Outstanding Service Award
CAS Outstanding Service Award
CAS Outstanding Cadet Certificates
CAS Commander's Commendation Certificates
CAS Senior Cadet Leader appointments
The ceremony celebrated the cadets' achievements in training and service, reaffirming the CAS's mission to encourage youth participation in wholesome activities and to nurture the next generation of patriots who will contribute to the country and Hong Kong.
Recruitment of CAS cadets is open for application throughout the year. Recruitment details and application forms are available on the CAS website (www.cas.gov.hk/eng/org/cadet_corps.html).
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