Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passengers at airport
Hong Kong Customs detected a drug trafficking case involving incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport today (October 23) and seized about 5.4 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $1.1 million.
A 58-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Phu Quoc, Vietnam, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds from his carry-on suitcase. The man was then arrested. After investigations, Customs officers arrested a 36-year-old Mainland male passenger who arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today 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 24).
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 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 detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects drug trafficking case involving incoming passengers at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China athletes on winning six more medals today in Asian Para Games
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (October 23) extended her congratulations to swimming athlete Chan Yui-lam on winning a silver medal in Women's 200m Individual Medley SM14; table tennis athletes Chiu Kan-shan and Wong Yue-ching on winning a silver medal in Women's doubles - Class WD14; and table tennis athletes Ng Mui-wui and Wong Ting-ting on winning a silver medal in Women's doubles - Class WD22 at the 5th Asian Para Games.
Miss Law also congratulated fencing athlete Yu Chui-yee on winning a bronze medal in Women's Sabre Category A; table tennis athletes Ho Ka-sing and Wong Chi-yin on winning a bronze medal in Men's doubles - Class MD18; and table tennis athletes Wan Wai-lok and Yuen King-shing on winning a bronze medal in Men's Doubles - Class MD22.
Miss Law said, "The Hong Kong, China delegation secured six more medals today. Following her success in the butterfly, backstroke, and relay events, Chan Yui-lam secured a silver medal in the individual medley, demonstrating her all-around prowess. The table tennis team also achieved another milestone, where Chiu Kan-shan, Wong Yue-ching, Ng Mui-wui, Wong Ting-ting, Ho Ka-sing, Wong Chi-yin, Wan Wai-lok and Yuen King-shing collectively won two silver and two bronze medals in the doubles events. Including competitions held in the previous days, the table tennis team has now won a total of 15 medals - five silver and 10 bronze - a truly gratifying achievement. Meanwhile, Yu Chui-yee continued her excellent form, clinching another bronze medal with an outstanding performance. Tomorrow (October 24) marks the final day of the Asian Para Games. Our fencing and boccia athletes will continue to give their all. Let’s join together to cheer them on!"
The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 36 medals, namely two gold, 13 silver and 21 bronze medals, at the Asian Para Games. The newly added six medals are as follows:
Silver medals
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Swimming: Women's 200m Individual Medley SM14
Chan Yui-lam
Table Tennis: Women's doubles - Class WD14
Chiu Kan-shan, Wong Yue-ching
Table Tennis: Women's doubles - Class WD22
Ng Mui-wui, Wong Ting-ting
Bronze medals
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Fencing: Women's Sabre Category A
Yu Chui-yee
Table Tennis: Men's doubles - Class MD18
Ho Ka-sing, Wong Chi-yin
Table Tennis: Men's Doubles - Class MD22
Wan Wai-lok, Yuen King-shing
