Hong Kong Customs yesterday (April 13) mounted an anti-smuggling operation at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point and detected a suspected smuggling case involving a cross-boundary container truck. About 200 000 suspected smuggled mobile phone parts, including circuit boards, display screens and camera lens, with an estimated market value of about $6 million were seized.
Customs Officers yesterday intercepted an inbound container truck declared as carrying ink and ink cartridges at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point. Upon inspection, the batch of suspected smuggled mobile phone parts were seized inside the container. A 62-year-old male driver suspected to be connected with the case is assisting in the investigation.
Customs will continue to combat cross-boundary smuggling activities with firm enforcement action based on risk assessment and intelligence analysis.
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, April 14, 2023
