Hong Kong Customs seizes live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (October 22) seized two live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species, with an estimated market value of about $3,000, at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point.
Customs officers intercepted an incoming 50-year-old local male passenger at the Arrival Hall of the above-mentioned control point yesterday. Upon examination, the two live turtles were seized from his plastic bag. Officers of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) attended the scene for inspection and preliminarily identified the two live turtles as of endangered species listed in the Appendices to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and regulated under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance in Hong Kong. The case was handed over to the AFCD for follow-up investigation.
Customs reminds the public not to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong.
Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586), any person importing, exporting or possessing specimens of endangered species not in accordance with the Ordinance commits an offence and will be liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for 10 years upon conviction with the specimens forfeited.
Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling 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).
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (October 22) seized two live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species, with an estimated market value of about $3,000, at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. Photo shows the live turtles 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
