PHL Consulate General reiterates warning on bringing of stunning devices to Hong Kong

The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong on Thursday reiterated an earlier advisory against bringing restricted items, particularly stunning devices, in their hand-carried or checked-in luggage.

The PCG reiterated its warning after two recent arrests of travelers who had brought stunning devices and other similar devices at Hong Kong ports.

The PCG noted that last year, 57 airline passengers were arrested by Hong Kong Police for the possession of stunning devices.

In the first quarter of this year, 14 Filipinos, 13 of whom were seafarers, were arrested in Hong Kong for the possession of stunning devices.

"Offenders will be arrested by the Hong Kong Police, prosecuted by Hong Kong courts and may face a penalty of up to HK$100,000 or approximately US$13,333, and a maximum prison sentence of 14 years," the PCG said. - VVP, GMA News

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