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Hong Kong Customs yesterday (January 18) detected a suspected case of smuggling at Lok Ma Chau Control Point and seized 891 smartphones with a total value of about $2.2 million.
Customs officers intercepted an outgoing private car at Lok Ma Chau Control Point yesterday. During inspection, officers found the smartphones in the boot of the private car. The 29-year-old male driver was arrested.
Under the Import and Export Ordinance, the maximum penalty for attempting to export unmanifested cargo is a 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, January 19, 2016
Issued at HKT 15:30
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