According to Hong Kong Customs, a recent operation uncovered four cases of suspected smuggling involving ocean-going and river trade vessels at Kwai Chung Container Terminal and Tsing Yi Customs Inspection Yard. A large batch of suspected smuggled electronic goods was seized, with an estimated market value of approximately HKD 355 million.

Through intelligence analysis and risk assessment, Hong Kong Customs identified three ocean-going vessels bound for South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia, as well as one river trade vessel heading to Guangxi, for inspection on March 1 and 3. Upon inspection, four containers on these vessels were found to contain a large quantity of suspected smuggled electronic goods, including integrated circuits, monitors, routers, tablets, and vehicle parts.

The case is still under investigation, and arrests cannot be ruled out.

Smuggling is a serious offense. Under Hong Kong’s Import and Export Ordinance, anyone found guilty of importing or exporting unmanifested cargo faces a maximum penalty of HKD 2 million and seven years in prison.

In addition, on March 12, Hong Kong Customs seized approximately 138 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds at Kwai Chung, with an estimated market value of about HKD 35 million.

On that day, through risk assessment, Hong Kong Customs inspected a shipment declared as frozen pork that had arrived from Thailand at the Kwai Chung Customs Building Inspection Yard. Upon inspection, approximately 138 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds were found concealed within the container.

The case is still under investigation.