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

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     Hong Kong Customs yesterday (May 22) seized 278 illegally imported live birds, with an estimated market value of about $800, at the Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point.

     Customs officers yesterday intercepted an incoming 33-year-old male passenger at the arrival hall of the said control point. Upon examination, 278 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/Saturday, May 23, 2026
Issued at HKT 14:30

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Hong Kong Customs yesterday (May 22) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of live birds at the Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point. 278 live birds with an estimated market value of about $800 were seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live birds seized.