JPC Summer Camp 2026 Opens, Strengthening Members' Teamwork and Leadership Skills

Opening ceremony of JPC Summer Camp 2026 held today

The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; the Secretary for Security cum Junior Police Call (JPC) Honorary Chief President, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Commissioner of Police cum JPC Honorary Deputy Chief President, Mr Chow Yat-ming; and the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Public Relations) cum Chairperson of the JPC Central Advisory Board, Mr Chan Sze-tat, today (August 18) officiated at the opening ceremony of the JPC Summer Camp 2026 at the JPC Permanent Activity Centre in Pat Heung.

Addressing the ceremony, Mr Tang said that the JPC has nurtured generations of young leaders for Hong Kong over the past 50-odd years, instilling in them a sense of social responsibility and proper values. He expressed gratitude to schools, parents, the JPC Central Advisory Board, honorary presidents from various districts and all partners for their support for the JPC.

Mr Tang encouraged participants to master three key roles as JPC members through the summer camp activities, namely, "anti-scam experts" – to acquire anti-scam knowledge and heighten their awareness of technology crimes through card games; "anti-drug ambassadors" – to say "no" to drugs and safeguard themselves and people around them; and "national security pioneers" – to deepen their understanding of national security and promote the message that safeguarding national security is everyone's responsibility.

He said that this year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan and that the country's development creates boundless opportunities for young people. Citing the example of Dr Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first payload expert participating in the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission, Mr Tang encouraged JPC members to seize opportunities, pursue their dreams with courage, and contribute to the country and Hong Kong in different capacities in the future.

The annual JPC Summer Camp lasts four days and three nights. More than 200 members are taking part this year. Under the theme "Exploring a New Chapter", the camp features diversified activities and training, including competitions incorporated with policing knowledge and investigative elements, as well as adventure-based exercises, with an aim of supporting young participants to achieve breakthroughs and grow, drawing their attention to anti-drug and anti-crime messages, and providing them with positive education to strengthen their teamwork and leadership skills.

The opening ceremony of the Junior Police Call (JPC) Summer Camp 2026 was held today (August 18). Photo shows the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (front row, second right); the Secretary for Security cum JPC Honorary Chief President, Mr Tang Ping-keung (front row, first right), the Commissioner of Police cum JPC Honorary Deputy Chief President, Mr Chow Yat-ming (front row, second left), and the Police Community Relations Honorary Advisor, Dr Chu Chun-ho (front row, first left) in a group photo with JPC members after taking part in the CyberDefenders’ Alliance Card Game on anti-scam education. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The opening ceremony of the Junior Police Call (JPC) Summer Camp 2026 was held today (August 18). Photo shows the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (front row, centre); the Secretary for Security cum JPC Honorary Chief President, Mr Tang Ping-keung (front row, second right), the Commissioner of Police cum JPC Honorary Deputy Chief President, Mr Chow Yat-ming (second row, third left), in a group photo with JPC members taking part in an adventure-based exercise. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The opening ceremony of the Junior Police Call (JPC) Summer Camp 2026 was held today (August 18). Photo shows the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (third left), taking part in the CyberDefenders’ Alliance Card Game with JPC members to promote anti-scam messages. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Security cum Junior Police Call (JPC) Honorary Chief President, Mr Tang Ping-keung, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the JPC Summer Camp 2026 today (August 18). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (second left); the Secretary for Security cum Junior Police Call (JPC) Honorary Chief President, Mr Tang Ping-keung (second right); the Commissioner of Police cum JPC Honorary Deputy Chief President, Mr Chow Yat-ming (first left); and the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Public Relations) cum Chairperson of the JPC Central Advisory Board, Mr Chan Sze-tat (first right), officiated at the opening ceremony of the JPC Summer Camp 2026 today (August 18). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Two incoming passengers convicted and jailed for importing of duty-not-paid cigarettes

Two incoming male passengers were each sentenced to six months' imprisonment with a fine of $2,000 by the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts today (September 7) for importing duty-not-paid cigarettes and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO).

Customs officers intercepted two incoming Mainland male passengers, aged 32 and 42, at Hong Kong International Airport on September 5 and 6 respectively, seized a total of 61 816 duty-not-paid cigarettes, with an estimated market value of about $280,000 and a duty potential of about $205,000 from their personal baggage. The two passengers were subsequently arrested.

Customs welcomes the sentences. The custodial sentences have imposed a considerable deterrent effect and reflect the seriousness of the offences.

Customs reminds members of the public that under the DCO, cigarettes are dutiable goods to which the DCO applies. Any person who imports, deals with, possesses, sells or buys illicit cigarettes commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.

Members of the public may report any suspected illicit cigarette 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).

Two incoming passengers convicted and jailed for importing of duty-not-paid cigarettes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Two incoming passengers convicted and jailed for importing of duty-not-paid cigarettes Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases