Hong Kong Customs detects suspected cases of illegal importing of animals
Hong Kong Customs today (May 11) detected two suspected cases of illegal importing of animals at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. Six suspected illegally imported live cats with a total estimated market value of about $60,000 were seized.
Customs officers today intercepted a 59-year-old incoming male passenger and a 41-year-old incoming female passenger at the Arrival Hall of the Control Point. Upon examination, three live cats were seized from each of their rucksacks, and they were subsequently arrested. The cases were 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 today (May 11) detected two suspected cases of illegal importing of animals at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. Six suspected illegally imported live cats with a total estimated market value of about $60,000 were seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live cats seized from the personal baggage of a 41-year-old incoming female passenger. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs today (May 11) detected two suspected cases of illegal importing of animals at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. Six suspected illegally imported live cats with a total estimated market value of about $60,000 were seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live cats seized from the personal baggage of a 59-year-old incoming male passenger. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SCST witnesses signing of MOU between Hong Kong and Bordeaux on wine and food tourism promotion
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, accompanied by the Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Dr Peter Lam, yesterday (May 11, Bordeaux time) witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wine and Food Tourism Promotion between the HKTB and the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB).
Before the signing of the MOU, Miss Law and Dr Lam met with the Mayor of Bordeaux, Mr Thomas Cazenave; the Vice President of the CIVB, Mr Philippe Tapie; and the Deputy Mayor of Bordeaux and President of the Bordeaux Tourism and Conventions Office, Mr Fabien Robert, to exchange views on strengthening cultural and gastronomic promotion ties. They jointly witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Wine and Food Tourism Promotion between the HKTB and the CIVB to facilitate collaboration in the promotion of fine wine and food.
"Following my official visit last year, I am delighted to be back in the world capital of wine to further strengthen the enduring ties between Hong Kong and France," Miss Law said.
Miss Law also commented that the strong ties built with the CIVB and other key Bordeaux partners, together with the leadership of the Chairman of the HKTB, Dr Lam, and the Executive Director, Mr Anthony Lau, had made the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival held in October last year a resounding success, attracting over 160 000 attendees during the four-day festival.
Miss Law and Dr Lam earlier visited Villa Primrose, home to the BNP Paribas Primrose International Tennis Tournament, which runs from May 11 to 17. Beyond its sporting competitions, the tournament has become a major highlight of Bordeaux's events, attracting visitors worldwide by offering a wide range of activities at the century-old Villa Primrose during the competition period.
On May 10 (Bordeaux time), Miss Law and Dr Lam visited the Bassins des Lumières. Opened in 2020 in Bordeaux, this world's largest digital art centre is housed within a vast former World War II submarine base. It features immersive 360-degree digital exhibitions, where art is projected onto concrete walls and reflected in the water of four gigantic basins. Visitors walk across footbridges or sit on the bleachers to watch masterpieces by artists such as Monet, Matisse, Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dalí set to music.
Miss Law will continue her visit to Bordeaux on May 12 (Bordeaux time).
SCST witnesses signing of MOU between Hong Kong and Bordeaux on wine and food tourism promotion Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SCST witnesses signing of MOU between Hong Kong and Bordeaux on wine and food tourism promotion Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SCST witnesses signing of MOU between Hong Kong and Bordeaux on wine and food tourism promotion Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SCST witnesses signing of MOU between Hong Kong and Bordeaux on wine and food tourism promotion Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
