Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected smuggled smartphones (with photo)
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Customs officers intercepted an outgoing private car at Lok Ma Chau Control Point yesterday afternoon and seized 28 smartphones concealed behind the dashboard. The 46-year-old male driver was arrested and the private car was detained.
Subsequently, Customs officers searched a cargo yard in Yuen Long where 506 smartphones and packing materials were further seized. A 51-year-old man was arrested and two private cars at the cargo yard were detained.
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 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
Ends/Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Issued at HKT 16:50
Issued at HKT 16:50
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