Hong Kong Customs detects two smuggling cases involving ocean-going vessels
Hong Kong Customs detected two suspected smuggling cases involving ocean-going vessels in July. A large batch of suspected smuggled goods with a total estimated market value of about $80 million was seized.
Through intelligence analysis and risk assessment, Customs discovered that criminals intended to use ocean-going vessels to smuggle goods. Strategies were thus formulated, with two suspicious containers scheduled to depart from Hong Kong to the United States and one suspicious container scheduled to depart from Hong Kong to Korea selected for inspection on July 9 and 11 respectively.
Upon examination, Customs officers found a large batch of suspected smuggled goods, including refrigerants, perfumes and lighters, in the two containers destined for the United States. The two containers were declared as carrying "mat, bottle" and "storage bag, bottle" respectively. Also, a large batch of suspected smuggled electronic products, including touch screens, oximeters and electronic parts, was seized in the container departing for Korea declared as carrying "plastic gloves and other rubbers".
Investigations are ongoing. The likelihood of arrests is not ruled out.
Being a government department primarily responsible for tackling smuggling activities, Customs has long been combating various smuggling activities at the front line. Customs will keep up its enforcement action and continue to fiercely combat sea smuggling activities through proactive risk management and intelligence-based enforcement strategies, with targeted anti-smuggling operations carried out at suitable times to disrupt these activities.
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 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Hong Kong Customs detects two smuggling cases involving ocean-going vessels Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects two smuggling cases involving ocean-going vessels Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 147th New Cadets Passing-out Parade
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) Cadet Corps held the 147th New Cadets Passing-out Parade at the CAS Headquarters today (May 3). The parade was reviewed by former Hong Kong deputy to the National People's Congress Mr Ip Kwok-him.
Speaking at the parade, Mr Ip commended the 180 new cadets for their remarkable endurance, perseverance, and co-operation skills. He said he believes that they will become committed and contributing citizens in the years to come. He stressed that young people are the future, hope, and pillars of Hong Kong, as well as the engine for driving the long-term development of society and the economy.
He said that in order to nurture and guide the Cadets Corps to become patriotic and aware of the country, and to enhance their sense of social responsibility, the CAS cadets continue to actively participate in various activities. These include coastal clean-ups by kayaking, which involves cleaning marine refuse along the remote coasts of Sai Kung, and Hong Kong Tree Planting Day 2025, which focuses on tree planting to achieve carbon reduction goals. In terms of patriotic education, the CAS also organises visits for the cadets to the Hong Kong Garrison Barrack and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park of the Greater Bay Area, and to participate in national security education seminars to deepen their understanding of the country's development and security.
He also thanked CAS staff, members, and instructors for their hard work in nurturing young leaders.
During the parade, the Guard of Honour conducted a flag-raising ceremony, and the Bicycle Demonstration Team of the Cadet Corps staged a performance.
The CAS Cadet Corps has been encouraging the cadets over the years to participate in activities and training that are beneficial to the development of their minds and bodies, so they can acquire multifaceted skills while building their confidence and sense of responsibility. It will continue to strengthen co-operation with regional schools and diligently organise training activities related to national security education, such as Mainland exchange and study programmes, and visits to the National Security Exhibition Gallery for its members.
Recruitment of CAS cadets is open for application throughout the year. Recruitment details and application forms are available on the CAS website (www.cas.gov.hk/eng/org/cadet_corps.html).
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 147th New Cadets Passing-out Parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 147th New Cadets Passing-out Parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 147th New Cadets Passing-out Parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 147th New Cadets Passing-out Parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 147th New Cadets Passing-out Parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 147th New Cadets Passing-out Parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 147th New Cadets Passing-out Parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
