Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected illegally imported live birds
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 18) detected two cases of suspected illegally imported live birds at the Lo Wu Control Point. Two hundred suspected illegally imported live birds with an estimated market value of about $20,000 were seized.
Customs officers yesterday intercepted a 33-year-old incoming Mainland female passenger and a 51-year-old incoming local male passenger at the Arrival Hall of the said Control Point. Upon examination, one batch of suspected illegally imported live birds contained in bird cages was seized from each of their personal baggage. The two passengers were subsequently arrested. The cases were handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for a 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 illegally importing 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 yesterday (August 18) detected two cases of suspected illegally imported live birds at the Lo Wu Control Point. Two hundred suspected illegally imported live birds with an estimated market value of about $20,000 were seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live birds seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China athletes on winning six more medals today in Asian Para Games
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (October 23) extended her congratulations to swimming athlete Chan Yui-lam on winning a silver medal in Women's 200m Individual Medley SM14; table tennis athletes Chiu Kan-shan and Wong Yue-ching on winning a silver medal in Women's doubles - Class WD14; and table tennis athletes Ng Mui-wui and Wong Ting-ting on winning a silver medal in Women's doubles - Class WD22 at the 5th Asian Para Games.
Miss Law also congratulated fencing athlete Yu Chui-yee on winning a bronze medal in Women's Sabre Category A; table tennis athletes Ho Ka-sing and Wong Chi-yin on winning a bronze medal in Men's doubles - Class MD18; and table tennis athletes Wan Wai-lok and Yuen King-shing on winning a bronze medal in Men's Doubles - Class MD22.
Miss Law said, "The Hong Kong, China delegation secured six more medals today. Following her success in the butterfly, backstroke, and relay events, Chan Yui-lam secured a silver medal in the individual medley, demonstrating her all-around prowess. The table tennis team also achieved another milestone, where Chiu Kan-shan, Wong Yue-ching, Ng Mui-wui, Wong Ting-ting, Ho Ka-sing, Wong Chi-yin, Wan Wai-lok and Yuen King-shing collectively won two silver and two bronze medals in the doubles events. Including competitions held in the previous days, the table tennis team has now won a total of 15 medals - five silver and 10 bronze - a truly gratifying achievement. Meanwhile, Yu Chui-yee continued her excellent form, clinching another bronze medal with an outstanding performance. Tomorrow (October 24) marks the final day of the Asian Para Games. Our fencing and boccia athletes will continue to give their all. Let’s join together to cheer them on!"
The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 36 medals, namely two gold, 13 silver and 21 bronze medals, at the Asian Para Games. The newly added six medals are as follows:
Silver medals
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Swimming: Women's 200m Individual Medley SM14
Chan Yui-lam
Table Tennis: Women's doubles - Class WD14
Chiu Kan-shan, Wong Yue-ching
Table Tennis: Women's doubles - Class WD22
Ng Mui-wui, Wong Ting-ting
Bronze medals
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Fencing: Women's Sabre Category A
Yu Chui-yee
Table Tennis: Men's doubles - Class MD18
Ho Ka-sing, Wong Chi-yin
Table Tennis: Men's Doubles - Class MD22
Wan Wai-lok, Yuen King-shing
