Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport
Hong Kong Customs detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport today (August 3) and seized about 33 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $6.8 million. A man was arrested.
A 34-year-old American male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from New York, the United States, today. During Customs clearance, Customs officers found about the batch of suspected cannabis buds inside his two check-in suitcases. The man was subsequently arrested.
An investigation 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 detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passenger at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO brings Hong Kong's music talent to Marvao International Music Festival in Portugal
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO), together with the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, supported the Hong Kong Sinfonietta's participation in the Marvao International Music Festival held in Marvao, Portugal, from July 24 to August 2 (Marvao time).
Led by Music Director Christoph Poppen, the Hong Kong Sinfonietta staged four performances at the Festival this year, including the Farewell Gala on August 2 (Marvao time) which marked the closing of the Festival. The performances also featured renowned musicians from Hong Kong, including harmonica virtuoso and composer Cy Leo, jazz pianist Daniel Chu, as well as composer-performer Alice Yeung, showcasing the talent of Hong Kong's young musicians to around 2 000 international audience members attending the Festival.
The Deputy Representative of the Brussels ETO, Mr Kasper Ng, attended the Farewell Gala and the reception to showcase Brussels ETO's support to the orchestra, and promote the vibrant arts and cultural scene of Hong Kong as the event capital of Asia with world-class festivals and cultural celebrations.
The Marvao International Music Festival is one of Europe's leading classical music festivals, and is held in the medieval hilltop town of Marvao. Hong Kong Sinfonietta's participation this year marks the orchestra's fourth time participating in this internationally acclaimed Festival, further strengthening cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and Portugal as well as the rest of Europe, and demonstrating the high-calibre quality and diversity of Hong Kong's musical talent.
Brussels ETO brings Hong Kong's music talent to Marvao International Music Festival in Portugal Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO brings Hong Kong's music talent to Marvao International Music Festival in Portugal Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO brings Hong Kong's music talent to Marvao International Music Festival in Portugal Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Brussels ETO brings Hong Kong's music talent to Marvao International Music Festival in Portugal Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
