Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected smuggled smartphones (with photo)
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Customs officers intercepted an outgoing container truck at Lok Ma Chau Control Point yesterday evening and found the smartphones inside two battery casings of the container truck. The 32-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 importing or 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/Saturday, March 11, 2017
Issued at HKT 16:45
Issued at HKT 16:45
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