Special traffic and transport arrangements for Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races in Tsim Sha Tsui East
The Transport Department (TD) today (June 22) reminded members of the public that the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in Tsim Sha Tsui East to facilitate the holding of the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races near Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade on June 27 and 28.
The Transport Department, Photo by Bastille Post
1. Suspension of landing steps
Tsim Sha Tsui Landing No. 1 will be suspended from 8am on June 26 to noon on June 29, and Tsim Sha Tsui Landing Nos. 2 and 5 will be suspended from June 23 to 29.
2. Temporary relocation/suspension of berthing point of "water taxi" licensed ferry services
In view of the suspension of Tsim Sha Tsui Landing No. 1, the berthing point of "water taxi" route "Tsim Sha Tsui East - Central" at Tsim Sha Tsui East will be relocated to Kowloon Public Pier from 10.40am on June 26 to 11.50am on June 29. "Water taxi" route "Tsim Sha Tsui - Lei Yue Mun" will not berth at the above-mentioned landing step on June 27 and 28.
3. Suspension of pick-up/drop-off points
The non-franchised bus pick-up/drop-off points on Salisbury Road westbound opposite Wing On Plaza will be suspended from 6.30am to 6.30pm daily on June 27 and 28.
4. Temporary bus stop arrangements
The bus stops of KMB route Nos. 5A, 8P, 92R, 260X, 268B, 269B, HK1, W4 and Citybus route Nos. 796X, A25, H1, NA20 on Salisbury Road westbound opposite Wing On Plaza will be temporarily relocated by approximately 10 metres westward from 6.30am on June 27 to 6.30pm on June 28.
For details of the special traffic and public transport arrangements, members of the public may visit the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) and its mobile application "HKeMobility" or refer to the passenger notices issued by the relevant public transport operators.
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures when necessary. The public should pay attention to the latest traffic news through radio, television or "HKeMobility".
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Woman sentenced to two months' imprisonment for illegally importing alternative smoking products
A woman was sentenced today (June 22) at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts to two months' imprisonment for illegally importing 18 000 alternative smoking products. The Department of Health (DH) welcomed the verdict and reminded members of the public and visitors not to bring alternative smoking products such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products or herbal cigarettes into Hong Kong, and not to use any alternative smoking products.
The Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office (TACO) of the DH was notified by Hong Kong Customs on June 19 that 18 000 alternative smoking products had been intercepted in the luggage of the aforesaid woman arriving from Japan. TACO immediately arrested and prosecuted the individual.
Since the amendments to theTobacco Control Legislation (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, which conferred arrest powers on TACO inspectors,took effect on September 19, 2025, TACO has prosecuted 26 cases involving the importation of large quantities of alternative smoking products. Twenty-nine persons have been convicted and sentenced to prison terms ranging from four weeks to eight months.
According to the Import and Export Ordinance (Cap. 60), a person who imports alternative smoking products, including electronic smoking products, heated tobacco products and herbal cigarettes, commits an offence and isliable on summary conviction to a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for two years; or liable on conviction on indictment to a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.
Under the Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance (Cap. 371), no person may promote, manufacture, sell, or possess for commercial purposes alternative smoking products. An offender is liable to a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months.
TACO will continue to closely monitor and enforce the law to combat related offences.
In addition, the DH also cautions the public that alternative smoking products are addictive and are not effective smoking cessation tools. E-cigarettes may increase the risk of cancer, respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. Smokers are urged to quit smoking as early as possible for their own health and that of others. For assistance, please call the DH's Integrated Smoking Cessation Hotline on 1833 183, or visitwww.livetobaccofree.hkfor information on quitting.
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