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Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected smuggled smartphones (with photos)
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     Hong Kong Customs yesterday (November 13) seized 330 suspected smuggled smartphones with an estimated market value of about $500,000 at Lok Ma Chau Control Point.

     Customs officers yesterday intercepted an outgoing container truck at Lok Ma Chau Control Point and found the batch of smartphones in a false compartment at the bottom of the vehicle.

     The 62-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 Customs' 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
 
Ends/Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Issued at HKT 16:45
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Hong Kong Customs yesterday (November 13) seized 330 suspected smuggled smartphones with an estimated market value of about $500,000 on board an outgoing container truck at Lok Ma Chau Control Point.
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (November 13) seized 330 suspected smuggled smartphones with an estimated market value of about $500,000 on board an outgoing container truck at Lok Ma Chau Control Point. Photo shows the false compartment at the bottom of the truck.