Hong Kong Customs seizes live lizards of suspected scheduled endangered species (with photo)
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Through risk assessment, Customs today intercepted an incoming lorry at the control point. After inspection, Customs officers found the batch of live lizards of suspected scheduled endangered species was concealed in potato chip tins and wrapped in clothes.
The batch of live lizards were handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up action.
Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586), 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/Saturday, May 16, 2026
Issued at HKT 22:03
Issued at HKT 22:03
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