Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $3.8 million
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 27) detected one dangerous drugs case at Hong Kong International Airport and seized a total of about 14 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds, with a total estimated market value of about $3.8 million.
Through risk assessment, Customs yesterday inspected a batch of air cargo consignment, declared as carrying vegetables and fruits, arriving in Hong Kong from Thailand. Upon inspection, among 53 carton boxes of goods, 2 were found containing dried seafood and mingled with the batch of suspected cannabis buds. A 58-year-old male consignee, who was suspected to be connected with the case, was subsequently arrested.
After a follow-up investigation, Customs officers yesterday mounted a controlled delivery operation in Kowloon City, and arrested a 43-year-old female, suspected to be connected with the case.
An investigation is ongoing. The likelihood of further arrests is not ruled out.
Customs 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 in and out of Hong Kong.They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.
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 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 seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $3.8 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite
The six-day Beijing-Jiuquan Exchange Tour held by the Junior Police Call (JPC) concluded its main itinerary today (September 28). Eighteen JPC members started their journey on September 24. In addition to visiting a number of historical and cultural sites in Beijing, the members also visited the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Gansu Province. This not only enhanced participants' understanding of our nation’s history and popular science knowledge, it also provided opportunities for them to have a closer understanding of our country's latest technological developments and achievements.
The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre is an important stop of the tour. On September 27, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, led the delegation to witness the historic moment when the mascots of the Force and the JPC were launched into space together with a satellite.
The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre is the birthplace of China's aerospace industry. The whole nation rejoiced after China's first satellite "Dongfanghong 1" was launched into space from the centre on April 24, 1970. Since its establishment in 1958, the centre has carried out numerous historic launch missions, witnessing the glorious history of China's aerospace development.
The satellite launched today is named "Shijian Satellite 19”. Accompanying the satellite into space were the Police's anti-scam mascot “Little Grape” and JPC mascot "Mini Bean". The cute "Little Grape" promotes anti-scam messages, while the amicable “Mini Bean” symbolises the self-discipline and bravery of JPC members.
This was the first time for JPC members to witness a satellite launch in Jiuquan. The space flight of "Mini Bean" symbolises the infinite possibilities of the younger generation and inspires JPC members to bravely pursue their dreams and explore the unknown.
In addition to witnessing the satellite launch, the Commissioner also led the JPC members to visit the launch site of the LandSpace liquid oxygen-methane carrier rocket, launch tower of the Shenzhou manned spaceships, and astronaut dormitory “Wen Tiange” to learn about the daily lives and training of astronauts.
The delegation will return to Hong Kong tomorrow (September 29).
Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
