Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected smuggled silver ingots worth about $1 million
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 18) detected a suspected smuggling case involving an outgoing private vehicle at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port and seized about 50 kilograms of suspected smuggled silver ingots with an estimated market value of about $1 million.
Based on risk assessment that day, Customs intercepted an outgoing private vehicle at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Control Point. Upon inspection, the batch of suspected smuggled silver ingots was found at the lower-deck storage compartment of the boot. A 30-year-old male driver was arrested and has been charged with one count of attempting to export unmanifested cargo. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts on September 21.
Customs will continue to combat cross-boundary smuggling activities with firm enforcement action based on risk assessment and intelligence analysis.
Smuggling is a serious offence. Under the Import and Export Ordinance, any person found guilty of importing or exporting unmanifested cargo is liable to a maximum fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years upon conviction.
Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling 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 18) detected a suspected smuggling case involving an outgoing private vehicle at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port and seized about 50 kilograms of suspected smuggled silver ingots with an estimated market value of about $1 million. Photo shows the suspected smuggled silver ingots seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commendation Ceremony for Hong Kong, China Delegation to 5th Asian Para Games held today
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, officiated at the Commendation Ceremony for the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the 5th Asian Para Games at the Ma On Shan Sports Centre this morning (November 13). He presented certificates of commendation to the medallists in recognition of their outstanding performance in the Games.
The ceremony was jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee (HKPC). The Hong Kong, China delegation of 80 athletes competed in 10 events, including boccia, archery, athletics, badminton, fencing, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, shooting and tennis. The delegation won 41 medals, comprising three gold, 14 silver and 24 bronze medals, and achieved the best-ever result in boccia with a total of two gold, three silver and three bronze medals.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Lee said that the Hong Kong, China delegation has demonstrated the persevering and never-give-up Hong Kong spirit on the competitive stage of the Asian Para Games. He noted that the athletes' outstanding achievement was supported by the guidance of the coaching team, as well as the dedication and hard work of medical support staff.
He added that the HKSAR Government is fully committed to supporting para sports and has been continuously devoting resources to supporting elite athletes. Since April 2025, the HKSAR Government has raised direct financial support for all elite athletes, including para-athletes, by 8.3 per cent across the board. In addition, a Senior Squad category has been introduced into the elite tier for para-athletes, further improving their training pathway.
Other guests attending the ceremony included Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR Mr Sun Shangwu; Honorary President of the HKPC, Dr York Chow; President of the HKPC, Mrs Jenny Fung; Vice President of the HKPC and Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the 5th Asian Para Games, Dr Jim Luk; Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law; Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ms Vivian Sum; Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau; Acting Commissioner for Sports, Ms Jeanne Fung; Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan; and Deputy Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Leisure Services), Ms Cherie Yeung.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, attended the Commendation Ceremony for the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the 5th Asian Para Games today (November 13). Photo shows Mr Lee (second row, 11th left); Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr Sun Shangwu (second row, 11th right); the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law (second row, 10th right); the President of the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee (HKPC), Mrs Jenny Fung (second row, 10th left); Vice President of the HKPC and Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the 5th Asian Para Games, Dr Jim Luk (second row, eighth left); with athletes, members of the delegation and other guests. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, speaks at the Commendation Ceremony for the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the 5th Asian Para Games today (November 13). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
