Incoming passenger convicted and jailed for possession of duty-not-paid cigarettes
An incoming passenger was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with a fine of $1,800 by the Fanling Magistrates' Courts today (May 9) for possessing duty-not-paid cigarettes and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO).
Customs officers intercepted the incoming 68-year-old female passenger yesterday (May 8) at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point and seized 1 101 sticks of duty-not-paid cigarette from her personal baggage, with an estimated market value of about $4,500 and a duty potential of about $3,600. She was subsequently arrested.
Customs welcomes the sentence. The custodial sentence has imposed a considerable deterrent effect and reflects the seriousness of the offences.
Customs reminds members of the public that under the 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 illicit cigarette 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).
An incoming passenger was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with a fine of $1,800 by the Fanling Magistrates' Courts today (May 9) for possessing duty-not-paid cigarettes and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance. Photo shows the duty-not-paid cigarettes seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
RTHK signs Memorandum of Understanding with TDM
Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) today (May 13) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Macao with Teledifusão de Macau, S.A. (TDM), committing to strengthen collaboration in areas including programme exchange and talent development. The Director of Broadcasting, Ms Angelina Kwan, also attended the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Administrative Council Meeting and exchanged views with broadcasters in the region.
The Vice President of the ABU and the Director General of the International Cooperation Department of National Radio and Television Administration, Ms Zhou Jihong, witnessed the signing of MOU betweenMs Kwan and the Director of the Executive Committee of TDM, Ms Lo Song Man. Under the programme exchange initiative, RTHK's productions such as the large-scale documentary "Lin Zexu: Beyond the Humen Opium Destruction", which recounts the deeds of a national hero, and "Hong Kong Stories: Master In The House 2", showcasing Hong Kong's craftsmanship, will be broadcast in Macao. Meanwhile, TDM's programme on historical figures of Macao will be aired in Hong Kong.
Ms Kwan stated that RTHK hopes the memorandum will further deepen co-operation with TDM, deepen mutual understanding between audiences in Hong Kong and Macao, and strengthen public appreciation of history of the nation. She pointed out that RTHK has actively expanded its collaboration network, establishing partnerships over the past year with broadcasters in Malaysia, Vietnam, Guangdong, and Guangxi etc. Leveraging Hong Kong's advantage of connecting the Mainland and the world, RTHK programmes have reached audiences across different regions. She reaffirmed RTHK's commitment to telling the good stories of the country and promoting Chinese culture.
During her visit, Ms Kwan also attended the 121st ABU Administrative Council Meeting, where she exchanged views with broadcasting professionals from various countries and regions. RTHK has been an active participant in the ABU, serving as a member of the Administrative Council for over 20 years. RTHK will host the ABU Robocon 2026 this August in Hong Kong, bringing together over 300 elite engineering students in teams from 15 Asia-Pacific countries and regions. As the largest university-level robotics competition in the Asia-Pacific region, the ABU Robocon serves as a premier platform for technical excellence and ingenuity. By hosting this international event in Hong Kong, RTHK aims to foster greater exchange and collaboration among young people in engineering, technology and innovation across the region.
RTHK signs Memorandum of Understanding with TDM Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
RTHK signs Memorandum of Understanding with TDM Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
RTHK signs Memorandum of Understanding with TDM Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
RTHK signs Memorandum of Understanding with TDM Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
