Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (January 27) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of an animal at the Lo Wu Control Point. One suspected illegally imported cat with an estimated market value of about $20,000 was seized.
Customs officers yesterday intercepted an incoming 62-year-old male passenger at the Arrival Hall of the said Control Point. Upon examination, one cat was seized from his rucksack, and he was subsequently arrested.
The case has been handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.
Customs reminds the public that importing animals into Hong Kong without a valid permit is an offence.
Under the Rabies Regulation, any person found guilty of illegally importing animals, carcasses or animal products is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for one year.
Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $2 million at airport
Hong Kong Customs today (April 20) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 10 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $2 million.
A female passenger, aged 56, arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand via Hanoi, Vietnam this afternoon. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds, weighing about 10 kilograms, in her check-in suitcase. The woman was subsequently arrested.
After investigation, the arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (April 21).
Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking 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 suspected cannabis buds worth about $2 million at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $2 million at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
