Attention TV/radio announcers:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 6) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Hap Mun Bay Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.
Hong Kong Customs today (July 6) seized about 3 kilograms of suspected crack cocaine, about 1 kilogram of suspected ketamine, about 460 tablets of suspected ecstasy, about 240 tablets of suspected nimetazepam and about 10 grams of suspected cannabis with a total estimated market value of about $4 million in Tsuen Wan.
During an anti-narcotics operation in Tsuen Wan in the small hours today, Customs officers intercepted a man and found about 400 grams of suspected crack cocaine as well as about 100 grams of suspected ketamine inside a plastic bag carried by him. The 26-year-old man was then arrested.
After follow-up investigation, Customs officers escorted the arrested man to a hotel room nearby where about 2.6 kilograms of suspected crack cocaine, about 900 grams of suspected ketamine, about 460 tablets of suspected ecstasy, about 240 tablets of suspected nimetazepam, about 10 grams of cannabis and a batch of drug packaging paraphernalia were further seized.
Investigation is ongoing.
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).
Correctional officers stopped two remand persons in custody from assaulting another remand person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre yesterday (July 5).
At 4.45pm yesterday, a 35-year-old male remand person in custody and a 37-year-old male remand person in custody attacked a 39-year-old male remand person in custody inside the dayroom. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailants and called for reinforcement.
The victim sustained injury to his ear. After examination and treatment by institution medical officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. Both assailants did not sustain any injury.
The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.
The three persons in custody were remanded for the offences of theft, wounding with intent and assaulting police officer respectively.
Police advise motorists that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Sha Tin to facilitate the race meeting tomorrow (July 7).
The arrangements will come into effect two hours before the start of the first race and will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.
Appropriate traffic signs will be put up and police will be on hand to guide motorists.
The Police also appeal to people going to Sha Tin Racecourse for the race meeting and to Happy Valley Racecourse for cross betting to make maximum use of public transport.
Parking spaces at the two racecourses are available only to holders of appropriate permits issued by Hong Kong Jockey Club and any vehicles illegally parked will be towed away.
Attention TV/radio announcers:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 6) that due to big waves, the 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.