​Hong Kong Customs on September 27 seized about 2 kilograms of suspected scheduled rhino horns, with an estimated market value of about $0.8 million, at Hong Kong International Airport.
      
     Through risk assessment, Customs officers inspected an air postal packet declared to contain "ceramic gifts" imported from France. Upon inspection, the suspected scheduled endangered rhino horns were found mingled with ceramic products inside the carton.
      
     After a follow-up investigation, Customs officers arrested a 39-year-old man suspected to be connected with the case.
      
     The arrested man will be charged with the illegal import of an Appendix I species. He will appear at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (September 30).
      
     Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, any person importing, exporting or possessing specimens of endangered species not in accordance with the Ordinance commits an offence and will be liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for 10 years upon conviction with the specimens forfeited.
      
     Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling 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).

Ends/Monday, September 29, 2025
Issued at HKT 20:56

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