Regarding a media report and media enquiries about the Request for Inspection and Survey Checking (RISC) forms for the works of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Hong Kong Link Road (HKLR), the Highways Department (HyD)… read more
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (February 9) seized about 4.6 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $5.5 million at Hong Kong International Airport .
A male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Sao Paulo, Brazil via Doha, Qatar yesterday afternoon. During Customs clearance, the batch of suspected cocaine was found concealed inside the false compartment of his suitcase. The man was then arrested.
The arrested man, aged 20, has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. He will appear at West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (February 11).
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 the Customs’ 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: The car park at Hong Kong Wetland Park is full. Motorists going to the Park can use the nearby public car parks at Tin Heng Es… read more
The Support Programme for Employees with Disabilities (SPED) administered by the Social Welfare Department (SWD) will be open for applications all year round from tomorrow (February 11). &nbs… read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Liquor Licensing Board:
The Liquor Licensing Board will meet on Tuesday (February 12) to consider eight applications for new issue, renewal, transfer and amendment of liquor licences.
The applications are (not in order of discussion):
Hong Kong:
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Zoo in Sheung Wan
Le Cleret Brasserie and LONG CHIM HONG KONG in Central
Le Reve in Causeway Bay
GOTTHARD BASE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE in North Point
Kowloon:
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GUESS in Tsim Sha Tsui
Neway Karaoke Box and THE BREWERY in Mong Kok
The board will also consider revoking the liquor licence of AROY-D THAI RESTAURANT in Kowloon City.
The meeting will be held at 9.45am in the conference room, Room 102, 1/F, 258 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai. Members of the public are welcome to attend, except the private session on confidential items. read more