Mainland Woman Arrested Over Smuggled Animals at Lok Ma Chau
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong Customs arrested a 21-year-old mainland Chinese woman at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point after officers found six suspected illegally imported animals in a paper bag and in her trouser pockets. The animals were estimated to be worth about HK$7,800 and included two parrots suspected to be controlled endangered species.
Key Points
- Customs officers stopped the arriving 21-year-old woman at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point immigration hall on August 21.
- Officers found the animals in a paper bag she was carrying and inside her trouser pockets during the inspection.
- The seized animals included one rabbit, one hamster, one guinea pig, one sugar glider and two suspected controlled parrots.
- Customs said the two parrots were suspected to belong to endangered species subject to regulatory control in Hong Kong.
- The case has been referred to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.
Why It Matters
The case will now move from seizure and arrest to specialist follow-up by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, which handles the next stage of investigation. Customs also reminded the public that importing animals into Hong Kong without a valid permit is an offence