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 4) and seized about 17 kilograms of suspected ketamine with an estimated market value of about $6.9 million. A man was arrested.
A 38-year-old British male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from London, the United Kingdom, today. During Customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected ketamine inside his check-in suitcase. 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 detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport today (August 4), and seized about 17 kilograms of suspected ketamine with an estimated market value of about $6.9 million. A man was arrested. Photo shows the suspected ketamine seized in the case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Past and Present Series: Kowloon City District" special stamps
Hongkong Post announced today (August 5) that a set of special stampsand associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Past and Present Series: Kowloon City District" will be released for sale on August 20 (Thursday).
Kowloon City District boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage and has undergone tremendous changes over the past few decades. Once home to the legendary Kowloon Walled City, the district has ushered in significant development opportunities since the relocation of Kai Tak Airport to Chek Lap Kok in July 1998. Hongkong Post will issue a set of four stamps on the theme of "Hong Kong Past and Present Series: Kowloon City District", setting out with the public on a journey through time to savour the past and present of Kowloon City District as well as its changing landscape.
Official first day covers for "Hong Kong Past and Present Series: Kowloon City District"will be on sale at all post offices and on Hongkong Post's online shopping platform ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from tomorrow (August 6). This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and on ShopThruPost from August 20, while serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps will be available at philatelic offices only.
A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on August 20 at all post offices for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.
Information about this set of special stamps and associated philatelic products is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).
Hongkong Post will launch a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Past and Present Series: Kowloon City District" on August 20 (Thursday). Photos show the first day covers. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hongkong Post will launch a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Past and Present Series: Kowloon City District" on August 20 (Thursday). Photos show the first day cover, the special postmark and the presentation pack. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hongkong Post will launch a special stamp issue and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Past and Present Series: Kowloon City District" on August 20 (Thursday). Photos show the mint stamps and the souvenir sheet. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
