Category: Hong Kong
Source: Hong Kong police officer lost evidence thought to be cocaine seized from car that raced through drink driving checkpoint
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two small packets of what is suspected to be cocaine discovered in abandoned car, but ‘dropped’ by officer at scene. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216708/source-hong-kong-police-officer-lost-evidence-thought-be-cocaine-seized-car-raced-through-drink?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More4 Hong Kong residents arrested and HK$6.7 million worth of crystal meth seized in police crackdown on syndicate
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Confiscated methamphetamine was disguised as tea and smuggled into the city from overseas, says chief inspector. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216702/4-hong-kong-residents-arrested-and-hk67-million-worth-crystal-meth-seized-police-crackdown-syndicate?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIce hockey team’s anthem blunder has affected ‘all Hong Kong athletes,’ chair of sport’s body says
Hong Kong Free Press A national anthem blunder involving a pro-democracy protest song being erroneously played at an international sporting final has affected “all of Hong Kong’s athletes,” the chair of the city’s ice hockey body has said. Hong Kong’s women’s ice hockey team. Photo: Razvan Pasarica/Sport Pictures. “Right before the playing of the national…
Read MoreFresh crackdown on mobile phone fraudsters targeting Hong Kong announced by watchdog; service providers to use warnings from May 1
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anti-fraud voice and message alerts to warn call recipients about potential scams to be added to all numbers prefixed with ‘+852’ https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216692/fresh-crackdown-mobile-phone-fraudsters-targeting-hong-kong-announced-watchdog?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTaiwan detects Chinese warships, planes around island after drills end
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese warships and aircraft were still operating around Taiwan on Tuesday, the island’s defence ministry said, a day after Beijing declared an end to its massive war games. China launched three days of military exercises around self-ruled Taiwan on Saturday that saw it simulate targeted strikes and practise a blockade of…
Read MoreHong Kong man detained on drug charges escapes court after allegedly swapping ID with bailed suspect
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong man accused of drug dealing and ordered to be remanded in custody has escaped from court after he allegedly swapped identity with another defendant who was granted bail. West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Police said in a Tuesday statement that they suspected a 37-year-old man…
Read MoreHong Kong set to resume transfer of dead for burial in mainland China ‘this week’, with authorities carrying out trial run at border crossing
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Heung Yuen Wai control point will be used to start clearing the backlog of bodies, say transport sector representatives. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216656/hong-kong-set-resume-transfer-dead-burial-mainland-china-week-authorities-carrying-out-trial-run?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSuspect escapes from Hong Kong court after swapping identification wristband with detainee granted bail
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police are searching for 37-year-old man who was remanded in custody after appearing in court on drug trafficking charges. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216646/suspect-escapes-hong-kong-court-after-swapping-identification-wristband-detainee-granted-bail?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong catering sector saw at least 15% drop in business over Easter, says industry representative
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s catering sector saw an estimated drop of 15 to 20 per cent during the Easter break, an industry representative has said, as the city recorded more than 1.5 million resident departures between Ching Ming Festival on Wednesday and the long Easter weekend. Simon Wong, president of Hong Kong Federation…
Read MoreSurging brand demand set to energise trading at the HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show 2023
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ● This flagship event for the global licensing market welcomes brands, licensors, licensees, agents and others from around the world. ● Held concurrently is the Asian Licensing Conference, a premier market intelligence exchange platform…
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