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Hong Kong customs
The latest news and top stories on Hong Kong Customs. A prominent Hong Kong-based governmental body, Hong Kong Customs is the customs service of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It is dedicated to protecting Hong Kong against smuggling, collecting revenue on dutiable goods, combating narcotics trafficking and safeguarding intellectual property rights. Its main areas of activity include border control, trade facilitation and consumer protection. Headquartered at 222 Java Road, North Point, the institution is recognised for its active role in the World Customs Organization and significant contributions to combating illicit trade.
Two party room operators have been arrested on suspicion of providing pirated karaoke songs to customers. Picture: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs arrests 2 party room operators over suspected pirated songs

Customs says officers raided eight properties across city, seizing HK$240,000 worth of karaoke equipment in copyright crackdown.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after 6-day hunt over knife attack on Hong Kong customs officers

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s efforts are having an impact against wildlife smuggling

Crime in Hong Kong

Assailant’s mother among 3 held over knife attack on Hong Kong customs officers

Three in custody, including 66-year-old mother of wanted assailant on the run, after attack on customs officers in To Kwa Wan.

The To Kwa Wan flat where three customs officers were attacked with a 30cm kitchen knife. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$100 million of precious metals in 2 smuggling cases

Customs investigator describes one case as using ‘rarely seen’ tactic of disguising suspected gold as alloy discs hidden inside tea trays.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs vows to tackle fund flows for large-scale wildlife smuggling

Customs and Excise Department last month received UN award for city’s first money laundering conviction involving wildlife trafficking.

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Hong Kong customs seizes HK$9 million of ketamine hidden in buckets, arrests 2

Customs says officers intercepted two parcels declared to be pesticides in joint operation with anti-smuggling authorities in mainland China.

Hong Kong customs has seized 20kg of suspected ketamine worth HK$9 million, as well as HK$420,000 in cash. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

150 tonnes of donkey skins among HK$200 million smuggling bust in Hong Kong

Slaughtering of donkeys for their hides has become a problem in Africa, with daily rates reportedly reaching up to 400 in Kenya to meet China’s demand, NGO says.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong tests laser labels for tobacco products in 3-month pilot scheme

Authorities want to root out sale of untaxed cigarettes in city by differentiating duty-paid tobacco products from illicit ones.

Law

Editorial | Hong Kong drugs bust underscores why global cooperation is key

As a major transit hub, the city must remain vigilant and keep working with other jurisdictions to combat the trafficking of narcotics.

The haul from the joint effort included 622kg of cannabis, 280kg of ketamine, 200kg of cocaine, 85kg of methamphetamine and 2kg of Ecstasy pills. Photo: Elson Li
Crime in Hong Kong

96 arrested, HK$479 million in drugs seized in Hong Kong police, customs effort

Authorities also warn more non-local air travellers are being recruited for smuggling as part of efforts to confuse investigators.

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The operation also involved collaborations with mainland Chinese and overseas authorities. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong customs officer unconditionally released over fatal motorbike crash

Off-duty customs officer was arrested in January after he tried to stop a motorcyclist who lost control of vehicle and crashed.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs sets up armed escort team as drugs pile up in secret warehouse

Confiscated drugs are stored in a warehouse but can only be destroyed by following stringent procedures.

Crime in Hong Kong

2 arrested as Hong Kong customs seizes 20kg of cannabis buds at airport

Two men, aged 35 and 48, arrested during clearance procedures after arriving from Bangkok.

The drugs have an estimated market value of about HK$4 million. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

2 arrested in Hong Kong as customs seizes 249 vials of botulinum toxin

Customs officers inspected parcel sent from South Korea and later arrested 2 people at delivery address.

Customs officers seized vials, needles, syringes and other related equipment Photo: Jelly Tse
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