Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected smuggled computer central processing units (with photos)
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Customs officers yesterday intercepted an outgoing private vehicle at Lok Ma Chau Control Point and found the batch of computer central processing units in a false compartment of the vehicle.
The 34-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 Customs' 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).
Ends/Friday, December 14, 2018
Issued at HKT 15:10
Issued at HKT 15:10
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