Police seize $3m in contraband in Tung Chung raid
Police seized HK$3 million worth of contraband electronics and coral goods early yesterday morning following an overnight operation in Tung Chung. In a joint operation by [...]
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Drunk driver pleads guilty over north Lantau road rampage
A 46-year-old CEO who broke through two roadblocks and led police on a 22-kilometre chase has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. [...]
Hikers fined for swiming in Yi O infinity pool
Two people have been fined HK$500 for swimming in the Man Cheung Po infinity pool at Yi O. The site, a 30-minute walk from Tai O, is a popular summer destination for its [...]
Climber airlifted to hospital after 8m fall on Lantau slope
A 66-year-old climber was airlifted from Lantau this afternoon after an eight-metre fall. The man, surnamed Li, one of a party of 16, is believed to have lost his footing in [...]
Bus company and driver sued over fatal Tung Chung accident
The estate of a man fatally struck by a bus in Tung Chung last year is sueing the bus company and the driver. A 38-year-old chef, Ng Konghung, was hit by a no. 34 mini-bus [...]
Police seek blue taxi over Shui Hau hit-and-run
Police suspect a Lantau taxi was involved in a hit-and-run accident at Shui Hau early today that killed a cow. They are interviewing a cab driver in relation to the incident. [...]
Photos: Sacks of tortoises dumped on Mui Wo dock
Photos obtained by Lantau News throw further light on the attempt to smuggle African spurred tortoises on the weekend. Local fisherman found the tortoises in sacks on the Mui [...]
Another attempt to smuggle large African tortoises into Lantau
Around 20 young African spurred tortoises were found abandoned in Mui Wo last night – the second local incident involving the species within two weeks. Ten days ago police [...]
How to safely share the road with Lantau cattle and buffalo
Two nights ago a female cow was struck by a car on South Lantau Road. Fortunately she suffered no more than abrasions and should quickly make a full recovery. Others have not [...]
Lantau cab driver arrested for overcharging during typhoon
A taxi driver called Ho must be one of the unluckiest people in Hong Kong. The 60-year-old Lantau taxi driver was arrested by police last night for overcharging fares during [...]
