Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected illegally imported live birds (with photo)
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Customs officers today intercepted an incoming 33-year-old male passenger at the Arrival Hall of the said Control Point. Upon examination, 111 live birds contained in bird cages were seized from the trolley he carried, and he was subsequently arrested.
The case was handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.
Under the Public Health (Animals and Birds) Regulations, it is an offence to import any bird unless it is accompanied by a valid health certificate. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $25,000.
Members of the public may report any suspected activities of illegal import of live birds 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/en/).
Ends/Monday, March 9, 2026
Issued at HKT 21:10
Issued at HKT 21:10
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