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Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected illegally imported live birds (with photos)
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     Hong Kong Customs today (July 21) detected two cases of suspected illegally imported live birds at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. 250 suspected illegally imported live birds, with an estimated market value of about $50,000, were seized.

     Customs officers today intercepted a 37-year-old incoming Mainland female passenger and a 40-year-old incoming Mainland female passenger at the Arrival Hall of the Control Point. Upon examination, one batch of suspected illegally imported live birds contained in bird cages was seized from each of their personal baggage. The two passengers were subsequently arrested. The cases were handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for a 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/Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Hong Kong Customs today (July 21) detected two cases of suspected illegally imported live birds at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. 250 suspected illegally imported live birds with a total estimated market value of about $50,000 were seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live birds seized from the personal baggage of the 37-year-old incoming Mainland female passenger.
Hong Kong Customs today (July 21) detected two cases of suspected illegally imported live birds at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. 250 suspected illegally imported live birds with a total estimated market value of about $50,000 were seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live birds seized from the personal baggage of the 40-year-old incoming Mainland female passenger.