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Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animals (with photos)
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     Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 25) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals involving a cross-boundary private car at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Hong Kong Port. Two suspected illegally imported kittens with an estimated market value of about $30,000 were seized.

     Based on risk assessment and intelligence analysis, Customs officers yesterday intercepted the incoming private car at the HZMB Hong Kong Port for inspection and found the two kittens inside two handbags on the rear passenger seats of the vehicle. A 42-year-old male driver and a 38-year-old female passenger were subsequently arrested. 

     The case has been handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up action.

     Customs reminds the public that importing animals into Hong Kong without a valid permit is an offence.

     Under the Rabies Regulation, any person found guilty of illegally importing animals, carcasses or animal products is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for one year.

     Members of the public may report any suspected illegal importing of animals activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
 
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Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 25) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals involving a cross-boundary private car at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port. Two suspected illegally imported kittens with an estimated market value of about $30,000 were seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported kittens seized.
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 25) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals involving a cross-boundary private car at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port. Two suspected illegally imported kittens with an estimated market value of about $30,000 were seized. Photo shows one of the suspected illegally imported kittens seized.
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 25) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals involving a cross-boundary private car at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port. Two suspected illegally imported kittens with an estimated market value of about $30,000 were seized. Photo shows one of the suspected illegally imported kittens seized.