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Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of smuggling smartphones at Shenzhen Bay Control Point (with photo)

15 Dec 2015

Hong Kong Customs detected a suspected smuggling case at Shenzhen Bay Control Point yesterday (December 14) and seized a total of 350 smartphones worth about $2 million.

Customs officers last night intercepted an outgoing private car at Shenzhen Bay Control Point for inspection. The smartphones were found concealed in a false compartment in the boot and underneath the carpet of the passenger seat. The 44-year-old male driver and 37-year-old male passenger were arrested. Investigation is ongoing.

Under the Import and Export Ordinance, the maximum penalty for attempting to import or export unmanifested cargo is a 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.

Ends/Tuesday, December 15, 2015

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