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Hong Kong Customs smashes suspected smuggling case of electronic products at Shenzhen Bay Control Point (with photos)
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     Hong Kong Customs today (September 20) seized a large haul of electronic products valued at about $1.7 million on board an outgoing coach at Shenzhen Bay Control Point and arrested one person.

     Customs officers mounted an anti-smuggling operation and intercepted an outgoing coach for search at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point this morning.  A batch of electronic products including 348 smartphones, 1204 central processing units and 400 computer rams were found inside the air duct in the cabin.  The 43-year-old male driver was arrested. Investigation is ongoing.

     Smuggling is a serious offence.  Under the Import and Export Ordinance, any person found guilty of exporting unmanifested cargo is liable to a maximum fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.

     Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling activities to the Customs 24-hour hotline 2545 6182.
 
Ends/Tuesday, September 20, 2016
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Hong Kong Customs today (September 20) seized a batch of electronic products, including 348 smartphones, 1204 central processing units and 400 computer rams, on board an outgoing coach at Shenzhen Bay Control Point.
Hong Kong Customs today (September 20) seized a batch of electronic products, including 348 smartphones, 1204 central processing units and 400 computer rams, on board an outgoing coach at Shenzhen Bay Control Point.