Hong Kong Customs Seizes Suspected Illegally Imported Live Cat Worth About $25,000 at Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point

Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal

Hong Kong Customs today (September 13) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animal at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. A suspected illegally imported live cat with a total estimated market value of about $25,000 was seized.

Customs officers today intercepted a 61-year-old incoming Mainland male passenger at the Arrival Hall of the said Control Point. Upon examination, a live cat was seized from his personal belongings, 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 (September 13) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animal at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. A suspected illegally imported live cat with a total estimated market value of about $25,000 was seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live cat seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Fatal traffic accident in North Point

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in North Point today (November 9), in which a man died.

At about 8.13am, a bus driven by a man was travelling along King’s Road eastbound. When approaching the junction of Tin Chong Street and King’s Road, it reportedly knocked down a man.

Sustaining serious head and multiple body injuries, the 61-year-old man was rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.54am.

The 57-year-old bus driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is underway.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6848.

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