Hong Kong Customs detects two incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport
Hong Kong Customs today (July 24) detected two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 9.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds, with a total estimated market value of about 1.8 million. Three persons were arrested.
The first case involved two Mainland male passengers, aged 38 and 39, who arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand today. During customs clearance, officer seized a batch of suspected cannabis buds weighing about 4.5kg, with an estimated market value of approximately $840,000, concealed in snack packages from one of their carry-on suitcases. The two men were subsequently arrested.
In the second case, a 56-year-old Taiwan female passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today. During customs clearance, officers found about 5kg of suspected cannabis buds, with an estimated market of about $930,000, inside her check-in suitcase. The woman was subsequently arrested.
Investigations of the two cases are 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.
Customs will also 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 detects two incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong holds discussion and exchanges views with all participants of LegCo National Affairs Study Visit
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xia Baolong, held a discussion and exchanged views with Legislative Council (LegCo) Members on the National Affairs Study Visit in the Hong Kong Hall of the Great Hall of the People yesterday (July 24).
During the discussion, Members shared their reflections on the Study Visit enthusiastically. They also expressed their views on discharging their duties, the latest economic development and social situation in Hong Kong, innovation and technology, and more.
Mr Xia affirmed the work of LegCo. He encouraged Members to step up their learning, strengthen unity and keep fulfilling their duties with diligence. Mr Xia stressed that the Central Authorities will continue to fully, faithfully and resolutely implement "one country, two systems", and that policy will not change. In this new era, LegCo must assume a greater role to support the Chief Executive and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in administering Hong Kong in accordance with the law, so as to enhance governance efficacy of the HKSAR, inject new impetus for the city's growth, and tackle the most imminent concerns of the people.
During the discussion, LegCo President, Dr Starry Lee, pointed out that all Members have gained a lot through systematic learning about the country's development concepts and the institution of state governance. Dr Lee said, "We must establish a holistic outlook, think outside the box, and consider issues from the overall interests of the country and Hong Kong." She added that, in the face of the major opportunities brought by the National 15th Five-Year Plan and Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan, LegCo must proactively align with these developments. Members should also continuously enrich their knowledge and enhance the capabilities of research and inspection to ensure that all bills scrutinised and policy recommendations made by Members can stand the test of time and practice.
Yesterday morning, Members attended the closing ceremony of the National Affairs Study Visit at the National Academy of Governance. The Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Zhou Ji, attended and presented the certificates of completion to representatives of Members.
LegCo has concluded its Study Visit programme in Beijing. Members will depart for Hong Kong today (July 25) morning.
Click here to watch the video highlight of yesterday's Study Visit.
Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong holds discussion and exchanges views with all participants of LegCo National Affairs Study Visit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong holds discussion and exchanges views with all participants of LegCo National Affairs Study Visit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong holds discussion and exchanges views with all participants of LegCo National Affairs Study Visit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong holds discussion and exchanges views with all participants of LegCo National Affairs Study Visit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong holds discussion and exchanges views with all participants of LegCo National Affairs Study Visit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director of Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Mr Xia Baolong holds discussion and exchanges views with all participants of LegCo National Affairs Study Visit Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
