WARNING TO TRAVELERS ON BRINGING STUNNING DEVICES INTO HONG KONG

The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong reiterates its warning to all Filipino travelers transiting or entering Hong Kong as visitors, workers, or as residents to refrain from bringing restricted items, particularly stunning devices, in their hand-carried or checked-in lugagge.

Stun guns and other devices such as tear gas, bullets, extendible batons, flick knives, and knuckle dusters are considered as "arms" and therefore are restricted under Firearms and Ammunitions Ordinance of Hong Kong.

The unlicensed possession of these restricted items is upon conviction, punishable by a fine of HK$100,000 and a maximum sentence of 14 years' imprisonment.

The Hong Kong authorities are strict with the enforcement of the said Ordinance.  All hand-carried and checked in lugagge of passengers are subjected to security screening in the airport terminals.

Eighty-one (81) Filipino nationals, especially seafarers, were convicted for possession of arms without license in 2014.