Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected European eels (with photo)
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Two male passengers, aged 24 and 60, arrived in Hong Kong from Lisbon, Portugal, via Moscow, Russia yesterday afternoon.
During Customs clearance, suspected European eels were found in their four check-in suitcases.
The cases were handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.
Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, any person found guilty of importing or exporting an endangered species without a licence is liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for ten 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/Sunday, December 2, 2018
Issued at HKT 18:35
Issued at HKT 18:35
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