Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases involving incoming passengers at airport
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (July 14) and today (July 15) detected two drug trafficking cases involving incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 2.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.21 million.
In the first case, during the customs clearance of a 36-year-old Mainland male passenger who arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday, Customs officers found a batch of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $470,000 in his carry-on suitcase. The man was subsequently arrested.
In the second case, a 23-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found a batch of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $740,000 in the shoes worn by him. He was subsequently arrested.
After an investigation, the arrested person in the first case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and the case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (July 16). The investigation of the second 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 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.
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 yesterday (July 14) and today (July 15) detected two drug trafficking cases involving incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 2.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.21 million. Photo shows the suspected cocaine seized and the shoes used to conceal the drug in the second case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (July 14) and today (July 15) detected two drug trafficking cases involving incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 2.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.21 million. Photo shows the suspected cannabis buds seized in the first case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Working Group on Patriotic Education holds fourth meeting
The Working Group on Patriotic Education under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee (CBLPSC) held its fourth meeting today (August 26) to discuss the achievements and progress of the work on patriotic education.
The Chairman of the CBLPSC and Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, said, "The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has always attached great importance to promoting patriotic education and endeavours to building mainstream values characterised by patriotism with affection for our country and Hong Kong and in conformity with the principle of "one country, two systems" in the HKSAR. It seeks to strengthen education on our country's history, culture and current affairs on different fronts, thereby promoting patriotism and ensuring its continuity from generation to generation, fostering a sense of patriotism among the public and enhancing national confidence and pride.
"Over the past two years, the HKSAR Government has worked in close collaboration with the Working Group, successfully bringing together patriotic forces from the Government and various sectors of society. The Government and the Working Group have worked hand in hand to carry out a great deal of solid work on patriotic education and achieved fruitful results. I am delighted to see that the spirit of patriotism has now taken root in society and people's hearts, and that the patriotic and Hong Kong-loving atmosphere within the community has also improved significantly."
Mr Chan said that in the past year, relevant government bureaux and departments, on the one hand, made good use of special festive and commemorative occasions such as the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang's water supply to Hong Kong and the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, to organise various commemorative and celebration events which were very positive and well received by all sectors of society. On the other hand, the Government has taken forward a number of medium and long-term measures for comprehensive patriotic education in different aspects, namely school education, local community, history, politics, economy and culture, as well as publicity in the media.
"From the second half of this year, there will be a number of special festive occasions, commemorative dates and events, including the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March and the 160th anniversary of the birthday of Dr Sun Yat-sen, and Hong Kong will also mark the 30th anniversary of its return to the motherland next year. Hong Kong's first payload expert is currently participating in the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission. The HKSAR Government will seize and make good use of these opportunities to launch a series of patriotic education activities. It aims to let Hong Kong citizens gain a deeper understanding of the country's history and present achievements, as well as how Hong Kong can fully integrate into and serve the overall national development, thereby enhancing their sense of national identity and affection for and sense of belonging to the country," Mr Chan added.
At the meeting, Mr Chan welcomed the new Convenor of the Working Group, Dr Eliza Chan, and the four new members. He also expressed thanks to the former Convenor, Dr Starry Lee, for her contributions to the Working Group. He said, "I look forward to continuing to work closely with all members to deepen discussions and explore more innovative, diverse and practical proposals for patriotic education that are tailored to Hong Kong's actual circumstances, and to promote the Working Group's efforts to bring together the strengths of the Government and all sectors of society to strengthen patriotic education at various levels and across different fields."
The Working Group is responsible for advising the Government on the overall programme and strategy for promoting patriotic education, the implementation of related work, co-ordination and collaboration between government departments and non-governmental organisations, as well as other relevant matters. The Working Group comprises the relevant Directors of Bureaux and Heads of Departments and leaders from the relevant sectors of society. In May this year, the Government appointed Dr Eliza Chan as the new Convenor of the Working Group and the four new members, which further strengthened the power of the Working Group and enhanced the connectivity between the Government and all sectors of society.
Working Group on Patriotic Education holds fourth meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Working Group on Patriotic Education holds fourth meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Working Group on Patriotic Education holds fourth meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
