The Airport District (APTDIST) held a seminar on preventing in-flight and baggage theft on July 30, attracting participation of representatives from the Airport Authority (AA) Hong Kong, Aviation Security Company Limited (AVSECO) and 22 airlines. At the seminar, Deputy District Commander of APTDIST Sum Ching-fun, Chief Inspector (Crime) of APTDIST Yu Hoi-ling, Senior Inspector of Intelligence and Support Section of APTDIST Leung Hiu-man and Police Community Relations Officer (PCRO) of APTDIST Li Hoi-ling explained respectively the latest intelligence and modus operandi of common thefts and preventive measures for such crimes. Scameter+ was also introduced.

In collaboration with AA, APTDIST held a crime-prevention and anti-deception seminar on July 31 for 120 newly imported workers at the airport to reinforce their awareness of the law and prevent them from falling into scammers’ traps.

APTDIST has also recently produced a publicity animation to be displayed on in-flight seat-back screens, reminding passengers that they should carry valuable items with them all the time to prevent theft.

PCRO of APTDIST Li Hoi-ling explains the new functions of Scameter+.