Hong Kong Customs yesterday (April 8) seized 109 suspected smuggled smartphones at Shenzhen Bay Control Point with an estimated market value of about $580,000.
Customs officers intercepted an outgoing private vehicle at Shenzhen Bay Control Point yesterday afternoon and seized 109 suspected smuggled smartphones from three false compartments in the vehicle.
The 25-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/Tuesday, April 9, 2019
