Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected illegally imported live birds
Hong Kong Customs today (July 29) seized 100 suspected illegally imported live birds, with an estimated market value of about $20,000 at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point.
Customs officers today intercepted a 47-year-old incoming Mainland female passenger at the arrival hall of the said control point. Upon examination, the batch of suspected illegally imported live birds contained in bird cages was seized from her personal baggage, and she was subsequently arrested. The case was handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.
Under the Public Health (Animals and Birds) Regulations, it is an offence to import any bird unless it is accompanied by a valid health certificate. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $25,000.
Members of the public may report any suspected activities of illegal import of live birds 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 today (July 29) seized 100 suspected illegally imported live birds, with an estimated market value of about $20,000, at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live birds seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKICL alerts public of fraudulent website
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
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The HKICL advises that these fraudulent websites have no affiliation with the HKICL, or any business of the HKICL. The HKICL will not directly provide FPS service to individual members of the public or contact individual members of the public proactively under usual circumstance. The genuine official website addresses of the HKICL are www.hkicl.com.hk and fps.hkicl.com.hk.
The HKICL urges the public to beware of suspicious calls, websites or other communications, and to remain vigilant in protecting personal information. If members of the public receive any suspicious communication purportedly from the HKICL, please call the HKICL's general line at 2533 1111 to verify. Members of the public who suspect that theyhave become the victim of fraudulent acts should report promptly to the Police.
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