Hong Kong Customs detects first case this year of smuggling suspected fresh fish maws of scheduled totoaba
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (June 10) seized about 149 kilograms of suspected fresh fish maws of scheduled totoaba, with an estimated market value of about $23.8 million, at Hong Kong International Airport. This is the first related smuggling case detected by Customs this year.
Through risk assessment, Customs officers yesterday inspected an air transshipment consignment, declared to be carrying frozen fish fillets, arriving from Mexico en route to Vietnam via Hong Kong. Upon inspection, Customs officers found the batch of suspected fresh fish maws of scheduled totoaba mixed with frozen fish fillets inside eight cartons.
An investigation is ongoing.
Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586), any person found guilty of importing or exporting an endangered species without a licence is liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for 10 years.
Customs will continue to step up enforcement against trafficking activities involving prohibited and controlled items through air cargo, postal parcels and express courier channels.
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 yesterday (June 10) seized about 149 kilograms of suspected fresh fish maws of scheduled totoaba, with an estimated market value of about $23.8 million, at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo shows some of the suspected fresh fish maws of scheduled totoaba seized, which were mixed with frozen fish fillets. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (June 10) seized about 149 kilograms of suspected fresh fish maws of scheduled totoaba, with an estimated market value of about $23.8 million, at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo shows the suspected fresh fish maws of scheduled totoaba seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Applications open for Sir Edward Youde Memorial Overseas Fellowships and Scholarships 2027/28
The following is issued on behalf of the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council:
The Sir Edward Youde Memorial (SEYM) Fund Council reminded interested applicants today (August 3) that the SEYM Overseas Fellowships and Scholarships and the SEYM Overseas Fellowships and Scholarships for Disabled Students for the 2027/28 academic year have been open for applications since June 22. The closing date is September 4, 2026.
The fellowships and scholarships aim at encouraging outstanding students to pursue further studies in renowned institutions overseas. Awardees should aspire to contribute to Hong Kong and be ready to give back to the community upon graduation.
The fellowships are for overseas studies leading to postgraduate degrees either by research or coursework. The maximum value of a fellowship is HK$300,000 per year, tenable for up to three years for a doctoral degree or two years for a master's degree. The scholarships are for overseas studies leading to undergraduate degrees. The maximum value of a scholarship is HK$280,000 per year, tenable for up to three years.
The applicants will be responsible for fulfilling all application procedures and admission requirements of the academic institutions of their choice.
Information notes for the applications are available on the website of the Student Finance Office of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/resources/forms/form.htm). Applicants should submit the completed form through the GovHK website (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/sfo031/en/). For details, please visit the website of the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund (www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/seymf/en/whatwedo/index.htm), or call (852) 3752 8711 or (852) 3752 8704.
Shortlisted applicants of the Overseas Fellowships and Scholarships will be invited to attend interviews in Hong Kong. The first round of interviews is scheduled for December 2026 or January 2027. If found suitable, applicants will be invited for a final interview to be held in January or February 2027. For the Overseas Fellowships and Scholarships for Disabled Students, shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in Hong Kong in January or February 2027.
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