Hospital Authority expresses deep condolences over passing of former Vice-Chairman of CPPCC National Committee and first Chief Executive of HKSAR, Mr Tung Chee Hwa
The following is issued on behalf of Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) Chairman, Mr Henry Fan, together with all HA colleagues, today (September 9) expressed deep condolences over the passing of the former Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and the first and second-term Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr Tung Chee Hwa.
The Hospital Authority, Photo source: reference image
Mr Fan said that during his tenure as the Chief Executive, Mr Tung was consistently committed to the development of Hong Kong's healthcare and public health sectors. He actively supported the work of the HA, striving to ensure quality public healthcare services for the people of Hong Kong. Furthermore, Mr Tung vigorously championed the development of Chinese medicine during his term, playing a vital role in gradually integrating Chinese medicine into the local healthcare system and advancing the Integrated Chinese-Western medicine collaboration model in public hospitals.
The HA Chief Executive, Dr Libby Lee, noted that Mr Tung and the HKSAR Government guided Hong Kong through significant epidemic challenges, providing steadfast support to the HA while remaining deeply attuned to the well-being of patients and healthcare workers, successfully steering the city through difficult times.
Mr Tung served our country and Hong Kong with dedication and commitment, making immense contributions to the development of Hong Kong and earning profound respect across the community. The HA is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Tung and extends its sincerest condolences to his family.
Tung Chee Hwa, Photo source: Xinhua News
Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passengers at airport
Hong Kong Customs detected a drug trafficking case involving passengers at Hong Kong International Airport yesterday (October 10), and seized about 5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds, with an estimated market value of about $1 million. Two persons were arrested.
A 59-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Manila, the Philippines, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds concealed in a check-in suitcase, in his possession. The man was then arrested. After investigations, Customs officers arrested a 58-year-old Mainland male passenger who also arrived in Hong Kong from Manila, the Philippines, yesterday, and was suspected to be connected with the case.
The two arrested men have been jointly charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (October 12).
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 detected a drug trafficking case involving passengers at Hong Kong International Airport yesterday (October 10), and seized about 5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds, with an estimated market value of about $1 million. Two persons were arrested. Photo shows the suspected cannabis buds seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
