Fighting in public place case in Aberdeen reclassified as murder
Police reclassified a fighting in a public place case happened in Aberdeen on July 7 as murder.
At 10.31pm on July 7, Police received a report that two women were fighting at a public light bus stop near Wah Chui House, Wah Fu (II) Estate.
Wah Chui House, Wah Fu (II) Estate, Photo source: i-CABLE News
Police officers sped to the scene and found a 53-year-old woman lying on the ground. Sustaining head injuries, she was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 11.22pm on the same day.
Initial investigation revealed that the deceased had a dispute with a 50-year-old woman and that they pushed each other, during which the deceased was suspected to have been pushed to the ground. After investigation, Police arrested the 50-year-old woman for murder in Aberdeen on the same day. She is being detained for further enquiries.
Post-mortem examination will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.
Active investigation by the District Crime Squad of Western District is underway. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6659.
Queen Mary Hospital, Photo source: reference image
Incoming passenger convicted and jailed for possession of duty-not-paid cigarettes
An incoming female passenger was sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment with a fine of $1,000 by the Fanling Magistrates' Courts today (July 9) for possessing duty-not-paid cigarettes and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO).
Customs officers intercepted the incoming 54-year-old local female passenger at the Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point on June 6 and seized 260 sticks of duty-not-paid cigarettes from her. The estimated market value of the seized cigarettes was about $1,200, and the duty potential was about $860. The passenger was subsequently arrested.
Customs welcomes the sentence, noting that even a first-time offender may still be imprisoned. The custodial sentence has imposed a considerable deterrent effect and reflects the seriousness of the offences. Members of the public should not defy the law.
Customs reminds members of the public that under the 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 illicit cigarette 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).
An incoming female passenger was sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment with a fine of $1,000 by the Fanling Magistrates' Courts today (July 9) for possessing duty-not-paid cigarettes and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance. Photo shows duty-not-paid cigarettes concealed around the calves of a 54-year-old incoming local female passenger that were covered by the pants. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
An incoming female passenger was sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment with a fine of $1,000 by the Fanling Magistrates' Courts today (July 9) for possessing duty-not-paid cigarettes and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance. Photo shows duty-not-paid cigarettes concealed around the waist of a 54-year-old incoming local female passenger that were covered by a T-shirt. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
