Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected smuggled CPUs and solid-state drives worth about $4.77 million (with photos)
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Customs yesterday intercepted two outgoing private cars at the control point. Upon X-ray examination, Customs officers spotted irregularities in the images of the two private cars, and false compartments were found. The suspected smuggled items were seized respectively from the false compartment of the chassis frame under the cargo compartment of the first private car and the false compartment of the central console of the second private car. Two male drivers, aged 29 and 35, were subsequently arrested.
An investigation is ongoing.
Customs will continue to combat cross-boundary smuggling activities with firm enforcement action based on risk assessment and intelligence analysis.
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 HK$2 million and imprisonment for seven years upon conviction. Any person who modifies a vehicle for the purpose of smuggling is also liable to a maximum fine of HK$2 million and imprisonment for seven years upon conviction. The goods and private cars involved may be 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/Friday, November 7, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:45
Issued at HKT 18:45
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