Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected illegally imported live birds (with photo)

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     Hong Kong Customs today (May 8) seized 242 illegally imported live birds, with an estimated market value of about $48,400 at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point.

     Customs officers today intercepted an incoming 67-year-old male passenger at the arrival hall of the said control point. Upon examination, 242 live birds contained in bird cages were seized from his personal baggage, 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).

Ends/Friday, May 8, 2026
Issued at HKT 21:05

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Hong Kong Customs today (May 8) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of live birds at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. 242 live birds with an estimated market value of about $48,400 were seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live birds seized.