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Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animals (with photo)
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     Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 23) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals at the Lo Wu Control Point. Two suspected illegally imported live cats with an estimated market value of about $2,000 were seized.
      
     Customs officers yesterday intercepted a 44-year-old incoming Mainland male passenger at the arrival hall of the said control point. Upon examination, two suspected illegally imported live cats were seized from his personal belongings, and he was subsequently arrested. The case has been handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.

     Customs reminds the public that importing animals into Hong Kong without a valid permit is an offence.

     Under the Rabies Regulation, any person found guilty of illegally importing animals, carcasses or animal products is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for one year.
 
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Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 23) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals at the Lo Wu Control Point. Two suspected illegally imported live cats with an estimated market value of about $2,000 were seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live cats seized.