Today's Highlights: Customs Airport Drug Bust and Red Flags at Multiple Beaches
Hong Kong Customs detected major drug trafficking cases at the airport for two consecutive days, seizing approximately 42 kg of drugs. Due to big waves, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced that red flags have been hoisted at several beaches, reminding the public not to swim. Additionally, charity flag-selling fundraising activities will be held in various districts across Hong Kong today, and the Social Welfare Department has called for public attention.
On June 17 and 18, Hong Kong Customs detected two cases of drug trafficking involving incoming passengers' luggage at Hong Kong International Airport. Customs officers seized a total of approximately 42 kg of suspected drugs from the luggage of two passengers. Customs stated that they will continue to conduct customs clearance for travelers based on risk assessments to combat cross-boundary drug trafficking activities.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Hung Shing Yeh Beach and Pui O Beach in the Islands District, indicating that it is dangerous to swim there and the public should not enter the water. Meanwhile, the red flag previously hoisted at Big Wave Bay Beach in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island has been lowered.
A spokesperson for the Social Welfare Department stated that today (June 20) is a territory-wide Flag Day. Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service has been authorized to conduct public fundraising across all districts in Hong Kong. Flag Day is a common activity for Hong Kong charitable organizations to raise funds by selling small stickers on the streets.
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