Hong Kong Customs detected a suspected smuggling case at Lok Ma Chau Control Point on August 19 and seized a total of 4 655 computer central processing units (CPUs) and 850 pieces of random access memory (RAMs) worth about $4.18 million.
Customs officers intercepted an outgoing lorry for inspection in the afternoon on August 19. The officers found the batch of CPUs and RAMs concealed inside altered compartments at the rear part of the vehicle chassis and the rear axle differential unit of the lorry. The 59-year-old male driver was arrested and released on bail pending investigation. The lorry was detained for further examination.
Under the Import and Export Ordinance, the maximum penalty for attempting to 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/Friday, August 21, 2015
