Enforcement of Customs Customs Shenzhen Bay Inspection of $ 2.9 Million Cigarettes and Unpaid Spirits Before Lunar New Year

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Written by: Lu Jiayu

2020-01-15 22:39

The Customs has stepped up its efforts to crack down on cross-border smuggling of cigarettes before the Lunar New Year holiday. Yesterday (14th), suspected illicit cigarettes and suspected unpaid spirits were seized at an entry truck at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point. The estimated market value is about 2.9 million yuan and is taxable Value is about 2 million yuan.

Customs officers intercepted an incoming truck reportedly carrying groceries at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point yesterday afternoon, inspected 122 cardboard boxes inside the car, and found one million suspicious cigarettes and about 17 liters of suspected unpaid spirits and other goods on board. Mixed, 42-year-old male driver was arrested. The Customs stated that together with the two cases cracked at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point and Yuen Long earlier this month, the Customs seized about 5 million suspected illicit cigarettes, with an estimated market value of about 14 million yuan and a taxable value of about 9.6 million yuan. All cases remain Under investigation.

The Customs stated that it has been committed to combating various types of smuggling of cigarettes, and will strengthen law enforcement before and after the holidays. It also reaffirms that smuggling is a serious crime. According to the Import and Export Ordinance, anyone importing or exporting unlisted cargo can be convicted up to the maximum. Fined 2 million yuan and imprisoned for 7 years. According to the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance, anyone who handles, possesses, sells or purchases illicit cigarettes is an offence. Upon conviction, he can be fined up to 1 million yuan and imprisoned for two years. The Customs and Excise Department urges members of the public to report suspected illicit cigarette activities by calling the 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or through a dedicated crime report email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).

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