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Man Arrested for Smuggling $18,000 Cat; Turtles Seized

1/8/2026

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Hong Kong Customs arrested a 60-year-old man at Lo Wu Control Point on January 6 for importing a cat valued at $18,000.
The case is with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
Customs warned that importing animals without a permit can incur fines up to $50,000 and one year in prison.
On January 5 at Shenzhen Bay Control Point, customs seized 150 endangered live turtles and arrested a 19-year-old man.

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Hong Kong Customs arrested a 60-year-old man at Lo Wu Control Point on January 6 for importing a cat valued at $18,000.
The case is with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
Customs warned that importing animals without a permit can incur fines up to $50,000 and one year in prison.
On January 5 at Shenzhen Bay Control Point, customs seized 150 endangered live turtles and arrested a 19-year-old man.