Hong Kong Customs detects smuggling case involving cross-boundary goods vehicle with goods worth about $10 million
Hong Kong Customs detected a suspected a smuggling case involving a cross-boundary goods vehicle on June 4. Large batches of suspected smuggled goods with a total estimated market value of about $10 million were seized. A 39-year-old male driver in involved in the case was arrested.
Through intelligence analysis and risk assessment, a cross-boundary goods vehicle departing from Hong Kong for Macao was selected for inspection on June 4. Upon examination, Customs officers found a large batch of suspected smuggled goods, including suspected pharmaceutical products, weight loss injection products, cosmetic injection products and fish maws.
Being a government department primarily responsible for tackling smuggling activities, Customs has long been combating various smuggling activities on all fronts. Customs will keep up its enforcement action and continue to resolutely combat sea smuggling activities through proactive risk management and intelligence-based enforcement strategies, and carry out targeted anti-smuggling operations at suitable times to crack down on relevant crimes.
Smuggling is a serious offence. Under the Import and Export Ordinance, any person found guilty of importing or exporting unmanifested cargo is liable to a maximum fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years upon conviction.
Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling 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 detected a suspected a smuggling case involving a cross-boundary goods vehicle on June 4. Large batches of suspected smuggled goods with a total estimated market value of about $10 million were seized. Photo shows the suspected smuggled goods seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong films shine at two film festivals in Spain
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) supported two film festivals in Spain in July 2026, namely the Asian Summer Film Festival, held in Vic from July 14 to 19 (Vic time), and the Cines del Sur International Film Festival, held in Granada from July 17 to 25 (Granada time).
A long-standing partner festival attracting more than 14 000 visitors each year, the Asian Summer Film Festival screened six Hong Kong films supported by Brussels ETO, showcasing a mix of new releases and classic Hong Kong cinema: Jill Wong's "Pass and Goal", Dickson Leung's "Good Game", Albert Mak's "Hit N Fun", Albert Njo's "Road to Vendetta", Kwok Ka-hei and Jack Lee's"Unidentified Murder" and Chang Cheh's "The Five Venoms".
The Hong Kong Day, held on July 17 (Vic time), was a highlight of the festival, featuring the screenings of five Hong Kong films, a breakfast meeting introducing the Hong Kong film selection to media and industry professionals, and a Hong Kong Night where guests enjoyed a special tribute to Hong Kong's action and marital art cinema, the screening of "Good Game", as well as Hong Kong style street food.
Speaking at the breakfast meeting on July 17 (Vic time), the Deputy Representative of Brussels ETO, Mr Kasper Ng, said that "The Hong Kong programme this year featured a wide range of genres highlighting the diversity, creativity and energy of Hong Kong cinema today.We hope the Hong Kong films will inspire you to know more about Hong Kong and visit us, including attending our annual FILMART, Asia's largest film and entertainment content marketplace, and visiting our iconic cultural landmarks such as the West Kowloon Cultural District."
During the "Hong Kong Night", Mr Kasper Ng presented the festival honorary award to Lo Mang in recognition of his outstanding career. The award was accepted on his behalf by actor and action director Ken Law of "Good Game", who attended the festival.
This year also marked Brussels ETO' first collaboration with the Cines del Sur International Film Festival, which screened Oliver Siu Kuen Chan's "Montages of a Modern Motherhood" on July 18 (Granada time) in Granada.
Addressing the audience before the screening, Mr Kasper Ng said that "Hong Kong may be best known internationally for its action and martial arts classics, but today's filmmakers are also telling intimate, contemporary stories that reflect the changing aspirations and diversity of our society. We are delighted to share this side of Hong Kong cinema with audiences in Spain."
Attracting around 13 000 spectators each year, the Cines del Sur International Film Festival showcases cinema from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Hong Kong films shine at two film festivals in Spain Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong films shine at two film festivals in Spain Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong films shine at two film festivals in Spain Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong films shine at two film festivals in Spain Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
