Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected smuggled mobile phones and mobile phone parts (with photo)
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Customs officers intercepted an outgoing container truck at Man Kam To Control Point for inspection yesterday evening and seized the batch of mobile phones and mobile phone parts in the driving cabin.
The 35-year-old male driver was arrested. Investigation is ongoing.
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 the Customs 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
Ends/Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Issued at HKT 12:51
Issued at HKT 12:51
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