Correctional officers stop assault on remand persons in custody
Correctional officers stopped ten remand persons in custody from assaulting another two remand persons in custody at Pik Uk Correctional Institution today (May 31).
At 1.13pm today, ten male remand persons in custody, aged between 17 and 20, attacked two 19-year-old male remand persons in custody inside a dining hall. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailants and called for reinforcement.
During the incident, a victim sustained injuries to his head and hand. After examination and treatment by an institution Medical Officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. Another victim did not sustain any injuries. Two assailants sustained injuries to their knee and foot respectively. They did not need to be sent to a public hospital after receiving medical examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer. The other assailants did not sustain any injuries.
The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.
The twelve persons in custody were respectively remanded for the offences of manufacture of a dangerous drug, trafficking in a dangerous drug, possession of a dangerous drug, burglary and wounding with intent.
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Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds at airport
Hong Kong Customs today (May 31) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $0.9 million.
A 31-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Koh Samui, Thailand, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds concealed in snack packaging inside his carry-on baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.
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 to 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 seizes suspected cannabis buds at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
