13 January 2015 - The Philippine Consulate General on January 05 issued an Advisory on its website warning Filipino travelers transiting or entering Hong Kong against bringing restricted items, particularly stunning devices, in their hand-carried or checked-in luggage.

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

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 and may face a penalty of up to HK$100,000 or approximately US$13,333 and a maximum prison sentence of 14 years. END