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
