Hong Kong Customs detected a suspected smuggling case at Man Kam To Control Point yesterday (September 1). A total of 872 smartphones valued at about $1.5 million were seized.

     Customs officers conducted Customs clearance on an outgoing container truck at Man Kam To Control Point yesterday afternoon and found a batch of unmanifested smartphones in a false compartment next to the oil tank of the container truck. The 66-year-old male driver was arrested and put on bail pending further investigation. The container truck was detained for further examination.

     Smuggling is a serious offence. Under the Import and Export Ordinance, any person found guilty of 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 the Customs 24-hour hotline 2545 6182.

Ends/Friday, September 2, 2016
Issued at HKT 12:35

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