Arrangements announced for residents of seven fire-affected Wang Fuk Court blocks in Tai Po to return to their units to collect belongings
The Government today (May 8) announced details of the arrangements for residents of the seven fire-affected blocks at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po to return to their units again to collect personal belongings. Residents will return in batches over a nine-day period from May 21 to 29.
The seven blocks will be opened in phases, with two to three blocks accessible each day. Within each block, 10 floors will be opened on a staggered basis, starting from the lower floors. Residents will return according to the day and session arranged for them. The opening schedule for the seven blocks is as follows:
May 21 to 23
(Thursday to Saturday)
Wang Yan House
Wang Sun House
Wang Tai House
May 24 to 26
(Sunday to Tuesday)
Wang Kin House
Wan Cheong House
May 27 to 29
(Wednesday to Friday)
Wang Tao House
Wang Shing House
Other arrangements for access to the blocks are broadly similar to those previously implemented. The morning session will run from 9am to 1pm, and the afternoon session from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. A total of four residents per unit may enter the building at the same time. Residents may stay in their unit for up to three hours and may make multiple trips during the period.
Under the "one social worker per household" service, social workers will notify households of their allocated timeslots and the important points to note, and assist with the pre-registration of persons returning to the units. On the day of access, pre-registered persons may proceed directly to Kwong Fuk Community Hall for registration and collection of protective gear and other supplies before going to their units to collect belongings.
Wang Fuk Court, Photo by Bastille Post
Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport
Hong Kong Customs today (May 26) detected two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 11 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 18kg of suspected ketamine, with a total estimated market value of about $8.85 million. Two men were arrested.
The first case involved a 62-year-old male passenger arriving in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 11kg of suspected cannabis buds, with an estimated market of about $2 million, inside his check-in baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.
The second case involved a 58-year-old male passenger arriving in Hong Kong from Paris, France, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 18kg of suspected ketamine, with an estimated market of about $6.85 million, inside his check-in baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.
The arrested person in the first case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and the case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (May 27). For the second case, an 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 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 detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
