Aerial patrols enhance enforcement
Having successfully deployed drones to combat illegal slaughtering, illegal meat distribution centres and unlicensed food premises - while also improving staff safety - the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) is now working with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) to explore the adoption of automated aerial patrols in street cleanliness inspections.
News.gov.hk spoke with representatives from the FEHD to learn more about how drones are deployed for evidence gathering. Representatives from the FEHD and the EMSD also shared the benefits and details of their plans to trial drone use in street cleanliness operations.
The story is available at www.news.gov.hk/eng/feature from today (May 10) in text and video format.
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Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animals
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (May 9) seized seven suspected illegally imported animals, namely one sugar glider, one chinchilla, one mouse, one hamster and three guinea pigs, with an estimated market value of about $4,300 at Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point.
Customs officers yesterday intercepted an incoming 46-year-old female passenger at the Arrival Hall of the Control Point. Upon examination, the batch of suspected illegally imported animals was seized from paper bags carried by her. She 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 animals Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
