Hong Kong Customs detects suspected cases of illegal importing of animals
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (May 20) detected two suspected cases of illegal importing of animals at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. Four suspected illegally imported live cats with a total estimated market value of about $70,000 were seized.
Customs officers yesterday intercepted two incoming female passengers, aged 59 and 61, at the Arrival Hall of the Control Point. Upon examination, two 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 yesterday (May 20) detected two suspected cases of illegal importing of animals at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. Four suspected illegally imported live cats with a total estimated market value of about $70,000 were seized. Photo shows two suspected illegally imported live cats seized from the personal baggage of a 59-year-old incoming female passenger. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (May 20) detected two suspected cases of illegal importing of animals at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. Four suspected illegally imported live cats with a total estimated market value of about $70,000 were seized. Photo shows two suspected illegally imported live cats seized from the personal baggage of a 61-year-old incoming female passenger. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects case involving precious metals and stones dealer carrying out specified cash transaction without Category B registration
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (May 20) detected a case involving a local company that conducted a cash transaction of gold jewellery valued at over HK$120,000, while not being a Category B registrant under the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Regulatory Regime. An investigation is ongoing.
According to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615), unless exempted, any person who is seeking to carry on a business of dealing in precious metals and stones and engage in any transaction(s) (whether making or receiving a payment) with a total value at or above HK$120,000 in Hong Kong is required to register with Hong Kong Customs.
In particular, no person other than a Category B registrant may carry out a cash transaction with a total value at or above HK$120,000 in the course of business of dealing in precious metals and stones. Any dealer who is not a Category B registrant but who claims to be a Category B registrant, claims to be authorised to carry out, or carries out any cash transaction(s) with a total value at or above HK$120,000, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a maximum fine of HK$100,000 and imprisonment for six months.
Customs reminds dealers in precious metals and stones that they must obtain the relevant registration before they can carry out any cash or non-cash transaction(s) with a total value at or above HK$120,000.
For the forms, procedures and guidelines to submit applications for registration, please visit the website for Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Registration System (www.drs.customs.gov.hk) or Customs' webpage (www.customs.gov.hk/en/service-enforcement-information/anti-money-laundering/supervision-of-dealers-in-precious-metals-and-ston/index.html).
Members of the public may report any suspected transactions involving precious metals and stones with a total value at or above HK$120,000 conducted without the required registration 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).
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