MANILA, Philippines - At least 81 Filipinos, mostly seafarers, were convicted of possession of firearms without license in Hong Kong in 2014, the Philippine consulate general said.
The Philippine consulate general in Hong Kong issued on Jan. 5 an advisory warning Filipino travelers transiting or entering Hong Kong against bringing restricted items, particularly stunning devices, in their hand-carried or checked-in luggage.
Under Hong Kong’s Firearms and Ammunition Ordinance, travelers are banned from bringing in stunning devices at all the territory’s ports.
Offenders will be arrested by Hong Kong police and prosecuted by Hong Kong courts. They may face a penalty of up to HK$100,000 (approximately $13,333) and a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.