Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (July 9) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of an animal at the Lo Wu Control Point. One suspected illegally imported live dog with an estimated market value of about $3,000 was seized.
Customs officers yesterday intercepted a 57-year-old incoming Mainland woman at the Arrival Hall of the control point. Upon examination, the live dog was seized from her sling bag, and she 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 yesterday (July 9) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of an animal at the Lo Wu Control Point. One suspected illegally imported live dog with an estimated market value of about $3,000 was seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live dog seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Incoming driver convicted and jailed for importing duty-not-paid cigarettes and importing unmanifested cargo
A 67-year-old incoming local male driver was convicted and sentenced to three months' imprisonment with a fine of $1,000 by the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts today (July 10) for importing duty-not-paid cigarettes, failing to declare them to Customs officers, as well as importing unmanifested cargo, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO) and the Import and Export Ordinance (IEO).
Through risk assessment and intelligence analysis, Hong Kong Customs intercepted an inbound private car at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point on June 26. Upon inspection, Customs officers seized 6 200 duty-not-paid cigarettes from the interior space of the front bumper of the vehicle. The male driver was subsequently arrested. The total estimated market value of the duty-not-paid cigarettes seized in the case was about $27,900, and the duty potential was about $20,500.
Customs welcomes the sentence. The custodial sentence has imposed a considerable deterrent effect and reflects the seriousness of the offences.
Customs reminds members of the public that under the DCO, tobacco products are dutiable goods to which the DCO applies. Any person who imports, deals with, possesses, sells or buys illicit cigarettes commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.
Moreover, smuggling is a serious offence. Under the IEO, any person found guilty of importing or exporting unmanifested cargo is liable to a maximum fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years upon conviction.
Customs will continue to combat cross-boundary smuggling activities with firm enforcement action.
Members of the public may report any suspected illicit cigarette 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).
A 67-year-old incoming local male driver was convicted and sentenced to three months' imprisonment with a fine of $1,000 by the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts today (July 10) for importing duty-not-paid cigarettes, failing to declare them to Customs officers, as well as importing unmanifested cargo, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance and the Import and Export Ordinance. Photo shows the private car concerned. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
A 67-year-old incoming local male driver was convicted and sentenced to three months' imprisonment with a fine of $1,000 by the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts today (July 10) for importing duty-not-paid cigarettes, failing to declare them to Customs officers, as well as importing unmanifested cargo, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance and the Import and Export Ordinance. Photo shows the duty-not-paid cigarettes concealed in the interior space of the front bumper of the private car concerned. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
A 67-year-old incoming local male driver was convicted and sentenced to three months' imprisonment with a fine of $1,000 by the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts today (July 10) for importing duty-not-paid cigarettes, failing to declare them to Customs officers, as well as importing unmanifested cargo, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance and the Import and Export Ordinance. Photo shows the duty-not-paid cigarettes concealed in the interior space of the front bumper of the private car concerned. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
