Hospital Authority announcement on report of unidentified gas at Princess Margaret Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority, Photo source: reference image
The spokesperson for Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) made the following announcement today (September 16) regarding a report of unidentified gas:
At around 9am today, unidentified gas was reported at the Department of Pathology located at 13/F, Block G of the PMH. The hospital immediately activated contingency measures upon receiving the report, promptly notified the Fire Services Department and the Police, and arranged for approximately 200 staff members working at Block G to leave. Two staff members reported feeling mildly unwell but did not require medical treatment.
The hospital was confirmed to be safe after an inspection with the Fire Services Department and the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited. Staff were arranged to return to their working locations. The concerned floors in Block G resumed normal service at around 10am today. Emergency services of the hospital were not affected during the period.
The hospital is very concerned about the incident and confirmed that there was no gas leakage after a detailed investigation. The hospital will review the arrangement of storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals, ensuring full compliance with the stringent guidelines of the Hospital Authority, and will render support to staff members in need. The hospital has reported the incident to the Hospital Authority Head Office via the Advance Incident Reporting System.
Princess Margaret Hospital, Photo source: reference image
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
