Man Kam To Customs Seizes 118kg of Smuggled Pests
SingTao · 5 SOURCES9 minutes ago1 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong Customs said it uncovered a suspected case of importing unmanifested cargo at Man Kam To Control Point on August 20 after stopping and searching an inbound goods vehicle. Officers found about 118 kilograms of suspected smuggled live plant pests and frozen pet food, estimated to be worth about HK$35,000, mixed with other declared cargo.
Key Points
- Customs officers intercepted an inbound truck at Man Kam To Control Point on August 20 and searched it during clearance operations.
- The suspected unmanifested goods included mealworms, moth larvae, fruit flies, cockroaches and frozen white mice mixed among declared cargo.
- Customs said the seized goods weighed about 118 kilograms in total and had an estimated market value of around HK$35,000.
- A 40-year-old local male driver was arrested, and the case remains under investigation by Hong Kong Customs.
- Suspected illegally imported live plant pests and frozen white mice were referred to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.
Why It Matters
The case may involve separate offences covering unmanifested cargo, illegal import of animals or animal products, and unauthorized import of plant pests under Hong Kong law. Customs said it will continue using risk assessment and intelligence analysis to combat cross-boundary smuggling activity.