Incoming passenger convicted and jailed for importing alternative smoking products (with photo)

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     An incoming male passenger was sentenced to six months' imprisonment at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts today (September 2) for importing alternative smoking products, in contravention of the Import and Export Ordinance (IEO).

     Customs officers intercepted an incoming male passenger, aged 21, at Hong Kong International Airport on July 7. A total of 42 200 alternative smoking products were seized from his personal baggage with an estimated market value of about $126,600 in total. The passenger was subsequently arrested.

     Customs welcomes the sentence. The custodial sentence has imposed a considerable deterrent effect and reflects the seriousness of the offences.

     Under the IEO, a person who imports an alternative smoking product into Hong Kong commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.

     Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Ends/Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Issued at HKT 14:38

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An incoming 21-year-old male passenger was sentenced to six months' imprisonment at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts today (September 2) for importing alternative smoking products, in contravention of the Import and Export Ordinance. Photo shows the alternative smoking products seized.