In response to Hong Kong Journalists Association's statement issued at about 3.30pm today (July 7) which alleged that Police had requested the MTR Corporation (MTRC) to refuse journalists from entering Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (WKS), and an updated statement issued at 4.30pm today, which alleged that Police and MTRC blocked WKS and refused journalists from entering WKS for news coverage. Police issued the following clarification:

     Police have not requested or suggested the MTRC to refuse journalists from entering WKS for news coverage. Police express the deepest disappointment and regret on these unfounded allegations.

     WKS is managed by the MTRC. Police respect the MTRC for taking measures at WKS and are actively assisting its arrangements in order to ensure the safety of every user.

     Hong Kong Customs seized about 480 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $530,000 from a female passenger arriving at Hong Kong International Airport on July 4.

     A 31-year-old female passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Nairobi, Kenya via Dubai, United Arab Emirates on July 4. The woman was found to be suspicious upon Customs clearance and was escorted to hospital for examination. She later discharged the suspected cocaine on July 5 and yesterday (July 6) and was arrested.

     The arrested woman has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (July 8).

     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.

     Member 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).

  

     The Home Affairs Department has opened 19 temporary heat shelters today (July 7) as the Very Hot Weather Warning (VHWW) is in force.
 
     The shelters will be closed at 10pm if the VHWW is cancelled before 4.30pm. Otherwise, the shelters will be open until 8am tomorrow.
 
     For further information, please call the department's hotline on 2835 1473.
 
     The 19 temporary heat shelters are located at:
 
Hong Kong Districts:
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Central and Western –
Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall
3/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex,
2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun
 
Eastern –
Causeway Bay Community Centre
7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay
 
Southern –
Lei Tung Community Hall
Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau

Wan Chai –
Wan Chai Activities Centre
LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai

Kowloon Districts:
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Kowloon City –
Hung Hom Community Hall
1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices,
42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom
 
Kwun Tong –
Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre
71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin
 
Sham Shui Po –
Shek Kip Mei Community Hall
G/F, Block 42, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Sham Shui Po
 
Wong Tai Sin –
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan
 
Yau Tsim Mong –
Henry G. Leong Yaumatei Community Centre
60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei
 
New Territories Districts:
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Islands –
Tung Chung Community Hall
G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building,
39 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung

Kwai Tsing –
Kwai Shing Community Hall
Podium, Block 6, Kwai Shing West Estate, Kwai Chung
 
North –
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling

Sai Kung –
Hang Hau Community Hall
G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex,
38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O

Sha Tin –
Lung Hang Estate Community Centre
Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin
 
Tai Po –
Tai Po Community Centre
2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po
 
Tsuen Wan –
Lei Muk Shue Community Hall
G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen Wan
 
Tuen Mun –
Butterfly Bay Community Centre
Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House), Tuen Mun
 
Yuen Long –
Long Ping Community Hall
Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long
 
Yuen Long –
Tin Yiu Community Centre
Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai

     Police are investigating a murder case in Yuen Long yesterday (July 6) in which a 17-year-old man died.

     About 8.49pm last night, Police received a report that some people fought on Hop Choi Street.
     Police officers sped to scene and located a 17-year-old man lying unconsciously on the ground. Sustaining multiple stab wounds, he was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 9.59pm.

     After initial investigations, it is believed that the 17-year-old man and his two male friends had a dispute with another man inside a shop on Hung Min Court and the 17-year-old man was attacked by someone with knife. A knife, in suspected connection with the case, was seized at scene.

     Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the causes of death of the man.

     Investigation by District Crime Squad of Yuen Long is underway.
     
 

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 7) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Turtle Cove Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.