Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected dangerous drugs worth around $4 million
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (June 29) seized a total of around 5 kilograms of suspected cocaine, 3.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 0.3g of suspected heroin and small amount of drug-inhaling apparatus with a total estimated market value of around $4 million at Hong Kong International Airport, Tai Kok Tsui and Tung Chung.
Through risk assessment, Customs inspected one air parcel arriving in Hong Kong from Colombia at the airport yesterday. Upon inspection, Customs officers found about 5kg of suspected cocaine inside the parcel.
After a follow-up investigation, Customs officers conducted a controlled delivery operation yesterday in Tai Kok Tsui and arrested two females aged 44 and 51 who were suspected to be connected with the case. Later, Customs further seized about 3.5g of suspected methamphetamine, 0.3g of suspected heroin and small amount of drug-inhaling apparatus upon searches at the two arrestees' residential premises in Tai Kok Tsui and Tung Chung respectively. The investigation of the case 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, nor to release their personal data or home address to others for receiving parcels or goods.
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.
Customs reminds people to pay attention to the fact that drug trafficking is a serious criminal offence. Criminal conviction will result in grave repercussions for their future and they should not take risks in the hope that they may not be caught.
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 dangerous drugs worth around $4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected dangerous drugs worth around $4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
2026 Honours List and Justices of the Peace appointments
The 2026 Honours List and Justices of the Peace (JPs) appointments are published in the Government Gazette today (July 1).
For the Honours List, 466 persons have been awarded by the Chief Executive, including:
| Award | Number |
| (a) | Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM) | 3 |
| (b) | Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) | 8 |
| (c) | Medal for Bravery (Gold) (MBG) | 1 |
| (d) | Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) | 19 |
| (e) | Distinguished Service Medals for the disciplined services and the ICAC | 13 |
| (f) | Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) | 40 |
| (g) | Medal for Bravery (Bronze) (MBB) | 6 |
| (h) | Meritorious Service Medals for the disciplined services and the ICAC | 48 |
| (i) | Medal of Honour (MH) | 104 |
| (j) | Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service | 83 |
| (k) | Chief Executive's Commendation for Government/Public Service | 141 |
| | 466 |
The citations of the award recipients of the 2026 Honours List are provided in Appendix 1.
The award recipients come from different walks of life with diverse backgrounds. They have made significant contributions to Hong Kong in different areas, benefitting various domains and sectors of the community, including public and community service, education, medical and public health, finance, trade and industry, innovation and technology, charity, arts and culture, sports, housing, transport, construction and urban development, environment, religion, labour and welfare, women and youth affairs, and professional services.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, expressed gratitude to all awardees for their significant contributions to Hong Kong, hoping that they will continue to excel in their own fields and serve the community.
Mr Lee said, "Last November, the late Mr Ho Wai-ho, Senior Fireman (Posthumous) gave his life in the line of duty during the firefighting and rescue operation in a No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. In the course of performing his duty, notwithstanding the extreme heat and fierce blaze, he continued his rescue work and risked his life to save others. Mr Ho displayed unwavering dedication, utmost bravery and selfless devotion to the public. He merited the highest honour and respect, and is posthumously awarded the Medal for Bravery (Gold)."
The presentation ceremony for the awards will be held later this year.
Moreover, 65 persons have been appointed as JPs by the Chief Executive, of whom 44 were appointed under section 3(1)(b) of the Justices of the Peace Ordinance (Cap. 510) (commonly referred to as Non-official JPs), and 21 were appointed under section 3(1)(a) of the same ordinance (commonly referred to as Official JPs).
The main function of JPs is to visit correctional institutions, detention centres or other institutions to ensure their effective management and that no individual is unfairly treated or deprived of his or her rights. JPs will ensure that complaints lodged by individuals are handled in a fair and transparent manner.
The name list of JPs appointed under section 3(1)(b) and section 3(1)(a) of the Justices of the Peace Ordinance is provided in Appendix 2.
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