With the aim of combatting the fear and misconceptions surrounding mental illness, Castle Peak Hospital’s Mind Space museum enables visitors to experience hallucinations, similar to the sensory experiences mentally ill patients encounter, by way of rooms that utilise virtual reality (VR) technology. A group of secondary students recently embarked on a journey through Mind Space after registering and receiving patient wristbands. This unique mental health experience museum provided them with a comprehensive understanding of the development of psychiatric services in Hong Kong. Displays in the museum showcase intriguing relics, including the evolution of restraints and handwritten patient records. Additionally, the students were given the opportunity to explore a mock protection room designed to provide a calming environment for patients. Furthermore, students could learn about the scientific aspects behind the causes of mental illness at the Brain Tour zone. One of the
Customs seized about 230kg of suspected liquid methamphetamine with an estimated market value of about $150 million at the airport.
This is the largest airborne liquid methamphetamine trafficking case detected by Customs in nearly two decades.
Through risk assessment, customs officers inspected an air cargo consignment, declared as carrying 7,680 bottles of coconut oil, arriving in Hong Kong from Mexico on September 14.
The batch of suspected liquid methamphetamine was found concealed inside 1,920 bottles.
A 45-year-old man suspected to be connected to the case was arrested at the airport on the same day.
Customs reminded the public that the maximum penalty for trafficking a dangerous drug is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
The public may report suspected drug trafficking activities to the Customs’ hotline 2545 6182 or by email.
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