Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal
Hong Kong Customs today (July 3) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animal at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. One suspected illegally imported live dog with an estimated market value of about $19,000 was seized.
Customs officers today intercepted a 59-year-old incoming mainland male passenger at the Arrival Hall of the Control Point. Upon examination, the live dog was seized from his shoulder bag, and he was subsequently arrested. The case was 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 (July 3) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animal at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. One suspected illegally imported live dog with an estimated market value of about $19,000 was seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live dog seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs detects suspected infringing case involving unauthorised communication of copyright works to public
Hong Kong Customs mounted an enforcement operation yesterday (July 3) to combat activities involving the suspected unauthorised communication of copyright works to the public. A total of two suspected illicit streaming devices with an estimated market value of about $1,300 were seized during the operation.
Customs earlier received information from a copyright owner alleging that an online shop was offering illicit streaming devices to customers, including television set-top boxes and designated applications for viewing infringing copyright contents, which were suspected of communicating copyright works to the public without authorisation.
After an in-depth investigation and with the assistance of the copyright owner, Customs officers arrested a 39-year-old local man in Kwun Tong district and seized the batch of suspected illicit streaming devices.
An investigation is ongoing and the likelihood of further arrests is not ruled out.
Customs reminds members of the public not to participate in activities involving the unauthorised communication of copyright works to the public. Members of the public should also respect intellectual property rights and refrain from purchasing illicit streaming devices. They are advised to be vigilant against cybersecurity risks arising from the use of such devices and designated applications.
Under the Copyright Ordinance, any person who, without the authorisation of the copyright owner, communicates a copyright work to the public for the purpose of or in the course of any trade or business that consists of communicating works to the public for profit or reward; or communicates the work to the public to such an extent as to affect prejudicially the copyright owner, commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is imprisonment for four years and a fine of $50,000 in respect of each copyright work.
Members of the public may report any suspected infringing 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 detects suspected infringing case involving unauthorised communication of copyright works to public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
