Hong Kong Customs Seizes 10 Endangered Parrots and 43 Birds Worth $11,000 at Lo Wu Control Point.

Hong Kong Customs seizes live parrots of suspected scheduled endangered species and live birds

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (October 9) seized 10 suspected scheduled endangered live parrots and 43 live birds with a total estimated market value of about $11,000 at the Lo Wu Control Point.

Customs officers intercepted an incoming 39-year-old female passenger at the Arrival Hall of the said Control Point yesterday. Upon examination, the batch of live parrots and live birds was seized from her carrier bag and rucksack. Officers of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) attended the scene for inspection and confirmed that the batch of live parrots was of an endangered species listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and regulated under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance in Hong Kong. The case was handed over to the AFCD for follow-up investigation.

Customs reminds the public not to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong.

According to the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, any person importing, exporting or possessing specimens of endangered species not in accordance with the Ordinance commits an offence and will be liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for 10 years upon conviction with the specimens forfeited.

According to the Public Health (Animals and Birds) Regulations of the Public Health (Animals and Birds) Ordinance (Cap 139), it is an offence to import into Hong Kong any bird, unless it is accompanied by a valid health certificate. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $25,000, and the birds are also subject to confiscation.

Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs seizes live parrots of suspected scheduled endangered species and live birds Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST warmly congratulates Lee Sze-wing on winning third gold medal in cycling events at 15th National Games

​The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (November 17) extended her congratulations to Hong Kong, China cyclist Lee Sze-wing on winning a gold medal in Women's Omnium in the track cycling event at the 15th National Games of the People's Republic of China (NG).

Miss Law said, "Lee Sze-wing showcased her strong spirit and great perseverance in the competitions. Winning a total of three gold medals in the 15th NG, she fully displayed her extraordinary capabilities, demonstrating the exceptional strength of Hong Kong cyclists again. I also extend my sincere appreciation to the coaches and the entire support team for their efforts and dedication, enabling the athletes to focus on training, reach new heights, and achieve remarkable results."

Miss Law also congratulated Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning two bronze medals in the Women's 50m Freestyle and the Women's 50m Breaststroke today. Miss Law hoped that the public will continue to support the Hong Kong athletes in the remaining events in the 15th NG and to cheer them on.

The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won seventeen medals, namely eight golds, two silvers and seven bronzes, in sailing, cycling, tennis, swimming, rugby, triathlon and fencing at the 15th NG.