Customs officers today (June 10) conducted an anti-smuggling operation codenamed "Chainrunner" against speedboat smuggling activities in Sai Kung and seized a batch of computer hard disks worth about $0.77 million and a light goods vehicle.
Based on intelligence analysis, officers of the Marine Enforcement Group kept surveillance on smuggling activities in Sai Kung and conducted a raid in the waters off Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung, in the early morning today.
It was found that a smuggling syndicate was conveying goods to Sai Kung seashore in a light goods vehicle and unloading the goods onto speedboats for smuggling into the Mainland. The officers seized some 1,470 hard disks on the vehicle. No arrest was made in the operation.
Under the Import and Export Ordinance, smuggling is a serious offence. The maximum penalty is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.
The Customs will strengthen intelligence analysis and take continuous action against smuggling activities. Members of the public are urged to report any suspected smuggling activities through the Customs 24-hour hotline 2545 6182.
Ends/Thursday, June 10, 2010
