Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (July 17) detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming air passenger at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about seven kilograms of suspected cannabis buds, 40 grams of suspected cannabis biscuits and 20g of suspected cannabis gummy candies with an estimated market value of about $1.3 million.
During customs clearance of a 22-year-old local male passenger who arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds and suspected cannabis products from his check-in suitcase and carry-on travel bag. The man was subsequently arrested.
After an investigation, the arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts on July 20.
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 17) detected a drug trafficking case involving an incoming air passenger at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about seven kilograms of suspected cannabis buds, 40 grams of suspected cannabis biscuits and 20g of suspected cannabis gummy candies with an estimated market value of about $1.3 million. Photo shows the suspected cannabis buds and suspected cannabis products seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE begins visit to Qinghai
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, began his visit to Qinghai today (July 20), calling on the People's Government of Qinghai Province, the Department of Ecology and Environment of Qinghai Province, and the Qinghai Provincial Energy Administration.
In the morning, Mr Tse first visited Qinghai's "window of ecology" monitoring system, to learn about how the system utilises a high-definition remote network video monitoring system and AI automation and analytics technology. The system conducts long-distance, large-scale and comprehensive real-time high-definition video monitoring of typical ecological areas, natural landscapes and wildlife across the province. It also assists with inspections, regulatory and law enforcement actions on ecological and environmental protection.
Mr Tse then called on the Vice-Governor of the People's Government of Qinghai Province, Mr Liu Tao. Mr Tse said that Hong Kong and Qinghai have co-operated continuously on aspects such as ecological and environmental protection, green and low-carbon industries, as well as environmental technology in recent years. It is hoped that with Hong Kong's unique advantages of having strong support from the motherland and being closely connected to the world, Hong Kong can continue to leverage its roles as a "super connector" and a "super value-adder" to connect the Mainland with the rest of the world, further widening the room for co-operation between the two places.
Mr Tse also attended a meeting hosted by Mr Liu and participated in by the Communist Party Chief of the Department of Ecology and Environment of Qinghai Province, Mr Dong Yuyi, and officials from other relevant departments. During the meeting, both sides exchanged detailed views on strengthening communication on ecological and environmental policies and regulatory systems, scientific research and technological innovation co-operation, as well as talent training.
In the afternoon, Mr Tse visited the Clean Energy and Green Computing Power Dispatch Centre of Qinghai Province and met with the Director of the Qinghai Provincial Energy Administration, Mr Xu Haiming, to learn about Qinghai's work in promoting the use of zero-carbon energy. Mr Tse also learned about the real-time monitoring of provincial clean energy power generation and electricity consumption of key energy-using enterprises. Mr Tse said that as Qinghai is the national hub for the clean energy industry, this visit could help bring its advanced experience in developing green and low-carbon electricity to Hong Kong and facilitate Hong Kong's comprehensive green transition.
Mr Tse and the delegation also visited the Museum of Natural Resources of Qinghai Province on the same day, to learn about the geological evolution of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, as well as local efforts in protecting natural resources and the development of ecological civilisation.
Mr Tse will continue his visit to Qinghai tomorrow (July 21).
SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SEE begins visit to Qinghai Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
