Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at airport
Hong Kong Customs detected two trafficking drugs cases involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport today (June 15), and seized a total of about 4.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 5kg of suspected ketamine with a total estimated market value of about $2.7 million. Two men were arrested.
In the first case, a 24 year-old non-local male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 4.5kg of suspected cannabis buds camouflaged as snacks concealed in his carry-on backpack and one stick of duty-not-paid cigarette was also found inside his carry-on baggage. The man was then arrested.
In the second case, a 52 year-old non-local male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Paris, France, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 5kg of suspected ketamine concealed in the false compartments of his check-in suitcase. He was subsequently arrested.
Investigations of the two cases are 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.
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 detected two trafficking drugs cases involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport today (June 15), and seized a total of about 4.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 5kg of suspected ketamine with a total estimated market value of about $2.7 million. Photo shows the suspected ketamine seized in the second case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detected two trafficking drugs cases involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport today (June 15), and seized a total of about 4.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 5kg of suspected ketamine with a total estimated market value of about $2.7 million. Photo shows the suspected cannabis buds seized in the first case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion" takes families to magical cinematic world
The Film Programmes Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the "Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion" at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre (SWHCC) from 10.30am to 6pm on July 11 and 12. Various ticketed workshops and free activities will be available to children and parents to enjoy a creative weekend in the cinematic world full of imagination. The event is one of the highlights of the Summer Family Cine Fest.
During the event, SWHCC will be transformed into a magical world under the sea, where three ticketed parent-child workshops will be held. Led by dance artist Liz Tsui, the "Moving Body: Chase the Dancing Screen" workshop invites participants to spend dreamlike family time together with body movement games, alongside the scenes from the animation "The House of the Heart" by artist Florence Lee. In the "Glow in Motion: Sea World Light Painting" workshop, artist Grace Hoop will guide participants to transform into mysterious sea creatures by freezing the light trails that they create in the dark with body movements and glowing objects in photographs. The "Storytelling Time: Adventure with Image Treasure Box" workshop, led by art educators Nixon Wong and Lo Ngan-ting, blends storytelling with shifting images to encourage parents and children to explore through their senses to unleash their imagination and creativity while deepening their connection with each other.
Three art experience activities with free admission will also be available. Children can express their imagination at the "Magical Creatures Fan Mask Making" zone by applying colourful cartoons of funny sea creatures onto transparent fans and experience the playful interaction with torchlight. In addition, a collection of captivating animated short films will be screened in the "Film Zone with Selected Short Films" on a loop. Admission is free. The "Magical Portal Photo Spot" will also be available on the G/F and 2/F of SWHCC for families to take photos and become part of the magical world under the sea.
Each child participating in the workshops is required to be accompanied by a parent or an adult. "Moving Body: Chase the Dancing Screen" and "Storytelling Time: Adventure with Image Treasure Box" are priced at $120 for parents and adults and $60 for children. "Glow in Motion: Sea World Light Painting" is priced at $180 for parents and adults and $120 for children. Tickets are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). Members of the public can participate in "Magical Creatures Fan Mask Making", with limited materials available while stocks last; and limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the "Film Zone with Selected Short Films". For programme details, please visit the websitewww.lcsd.gov.hk/fp/en/listing.html?id=94.
The Film Programmes Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the "Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion" at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre on July 11 and 12, including various ticketed workshops and free activities. The event is one of the highlights of the Summer Family Cine Fest. A collection of captivating children's animated short films will be screened at the "Film Zone with Selected Short Films". Photo shows a film still of one of the short films, "Tin Tune" (2025). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Film Programmes Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the "Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion" at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre on July 11 and 12, including various ticketed workshops and free activities. The event is one of the highlights of the Summer Family Cine Fest. A collection of captivating children's animated short films will be screened at the "Film Zone with Selected Short Films". Photo shows a film still of one of the short films, "The Elephant and the Bicycle" (2014). (©Folimage) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Film Programmes Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the "Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion" at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre on July 11 and 12, including various ticketed workshops and free activities. The event is one of the highlights of the Summer Family Cine Fest. Children can express their imagination at the "Magical Creatures Fan Mask Making" zone by applying colourful cartoons of funny sea creatures onto transparent fans and experience the playful interaction with torchlight. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Film Programmes Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the "Summer of Light: Cinema in Motion" at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre on July 11 and 12, including various ticketed workshops and free activities. The event is one of the highlights of the Summer Family Cine Fest. Photo shows a demonstration work of the "Glow in Motion: Sea World Light Painting" workshop. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
