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Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected smuggled silver worth about $130,000 (with photos)
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     ​Hong Kong Customs on June 2 detected a suspected smuggling case involving an outgoing cross-boundary private car at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point and seized about 5 kilograms of suspected smuggled silver with an estimated market value of about $130,000.
      
     Based on risk assessment, Customs on that day intercepted an outbound private car at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point. Upon inspection, Customs officers found the batch of suspected smuggled silver in the console box and on the control arms connecting the left and right front wheels with a suspected altered structure.
      
     After an investigation, Customs arrested a 45-year-old male driver. He has been released on bail pending further investigation. Customs also detained the private car with suspected altered structure.
      
     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 $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.
      
     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).
 
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Hong Kong Customs on June 2 detected a suspected smuggling case involving an outgoing cross-boundary private car at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point and seized about 5 kilograms of suspected smuggled silver with an estimated market value of about $130,000. Photo shows some of the suspected smuggled silver concealed on a control arm connecting the right front wheel with a suspected altered structure.
Hong Kong Customs on June 2 detected a suspected smuggling case involving an outgoing cross-boundary private car at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point and seized about 5 kilograms of suspected smuggled silver with an estimated market value of about $130,000. Photo shows some of the suspected smuggled silver seized.