Brussels ETO promotes Hong Kong film industry at Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) has once again celebrated Hong Kong Cinema on the occasion of the 28th Far East Film Festival (FEFF) in Udine, Italy held from April 24 to May 2, 2026 (Udine time).
Organised by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Hong Kong Film Development Council, and co-hosted by Brussels ETO, the Hong Kong Night reception held on April 29 (Udine time) gathered over 200 international film and cultural professionals participating in FEFF.
Addressing guests at the reception, the Deputy Representative of Brussels ETO, Miss Fiona Li extended her warm welcome to the delegates from Hong Kong and congratulated the world famous Hong Kong action choreographer and director Mr Yuen Woo-ping on receiving this year's Golden Mulberry Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Miss Li highlighted the global appeal of Hong Kong cinema, and reaffirmed the Brussels ETO's commitment to promoting Hong Kong's arts, culture, and creative industries across Europe.
Miss Li concluded by inviting guests to visit Hong Kong to relive iconic cinematic moments, especially through its latest movie-themed exhibitions.
Brussels ETO promotes Hong Kong film industry at Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO promotes Hong Kong film industry at Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO promotes Hong Kong film industry at Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected heroin worth about $1.4 million at airport
Hong Kong Customs today (May 1) detected a drug trafficking case at Hong Kong International Airport. About 2.3 kilograms of suspected heroin with an estimated market value of about $1.4 million, and 157 duty-not-paid cigarettes were seized.
A 35-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today. During customs clearance, the batch of suspected heroin was seized from him, and the duty-not-paid cigarettes were found inside his baggage. The male was subsequently arrested.
The arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in adangerous drug, one count of possession of dutiable goods and one count of failing to declare to a member of the Customs and Excise Service the possession of dutiable goods. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Court tomorrow (May 2).
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.
Under the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO), cigarettes are dutiable goods to which the DCO applies. Any person who imports, deals with, possesses, sells or buys illicit cigarettes commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.
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 seizes suspected heroin worth about $1.4 million at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
