Hong Kong Customs conducts interdepartmental anti-illicit cigarette publicity campaigns in North District (with photos)

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (October 7) conducted joint anti-illicit cigarette publicity campaigns with members of the North District Council, the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office (TACO) of the Department of Health, the Housing Department (HD) and the Hong Kong Police Force at Choi Yuen Estate and Ching Ho Estate in Sheung Shui. Customs also publicised the Duty Stamp System. Customs officers patrolled the housing estates and introduced to residents Customs' enforcement actions against illicit cigarettes, and reminded them that the maximum penalty for offences related to duty-not-paid cigarettes has been increased to a $2 million fine and seven-years' imprisonment. Customs also explained to estate security personnel how to deal with suspected illicit cigarette activities. Customs officers also introduced to members of the District Council, residents, and newspaper and cigarette retailers the Duty Stamp System to be implemented in Hong Kong. The three-month Pilot Run for the Duty Stamp System launched by Customs concluded early this year. The department will continue to maintain close communication with all stakeholders and optimise the design and implementation details of the syst

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