TAC Chairman welcomes Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and Policy Address
The following is issued on behalf of the Transport Advisory Committee:
The Chairman of the Transport Advisory Committee (TAC), Professor Wong Sze-chun, welcomed the long-term plans and strategies for advancing transport development set out in the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan) and the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address (Policy Address) delivered by the Chief Executive today (September 16).
The Chairman of the Transport Advisory Committee (TAC), Professor Wong Sze-chun, Photo source: reference image
Professor Wong said, "The Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address complement each other in transport strategy and infrastructure development, providing a clear medium- and long-term outlook for Hong Kong’s land transport development and helping to lay a solid foundation for the city’s future economic growth.
"The Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan adheres to an infrastructure-led approach development model, expediting heavy rail and road projects related to the Northern Metropolis and cross-boundary connections. Proposals to overcome the technical limitations of conventional heavy rail construction in the smart and green mass transit system projects, so as to address the transport challenges posed by Hong Kong’s unique terrain, are highly forward-looking.
"Numerous specific transport infrastructure projects in the Policy Address are equally anticipated, including the full commissioning of Route 6 within this year, as well as the successive commissioning of the Northern Metropolis Highway (San Tin Section), the Tsing Lung Bridge, and various heavy rail projects in the future. The TAC is also pleased to note the policy measures to enhance the application of transport technology, which fully demonstrate the Government’s firm commitment to improving transport efficiency and optimising the commuting experience of the public.
"The TAC will continue to provide professional advice to the Government on various transport policies and measures, and fully support the Government's efforts in implementing initiatives to build and enhance our transport system."
The Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address, Photo by Bastille Post
Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drug cases at airport
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 15) and today (September 16) detected two drug trafficking cases involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 3.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.45 million.
In the first case, during customs clearance of a 61-year-old Mainland female passenger who arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $700,000 from her carry-on suitcase. The woman was subsequently arrested.
In the second case, a 29-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $750,000 in the shoes worn by him. He was subsequently arrested.
Investigation of the first case is ongoing. The arrested person in the second case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and the case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (September 17).
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.
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 yesterday (September 15) and today (September 16) detected two drug trafficking cases involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 3.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.45 million. Photo shows the suspected cocaine seized in the second case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 15) and today (September 16) detected two drug trafficking cases involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 3.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.45 million. Photo shows the suspected cocaine concealed inside the shoes in the second case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 15) and today (September 16) detected two drug trafficking cases involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 3.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.45 million. Photo shows the suspected cannabis buds seized in the first case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
