WARNING TO TRAVELERS TRANSITING OR ENTERING HONG KONG AS VISITORS
The Public is advised to avoid bringing restricted items in their hand-carried or checked-in luggage such as:
- Stun guns
- Pepper spray
- Tear gas
- Bullets
- Extendible batons
- Flick knives
- Knuckledusters
Above-mentioned are considered “arms” and therefore are restricted under Firearms and Ammunition Ordinance of Hong Kong.
These restricted items are punishable by a fine of HK$100,000 and maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment.
The Hong Kong authorities are strict with the enforcement of the said Ordinance. All hand-carried and checked-in luggage of passengers are subjected to security screening in the airport terminals.
A total of thirty (30) Filipinos, mostly transiting via Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), have been convicted in 2017 for possession of arms without license.
20 February 2019, Berne
