Hong Kong customs seizes nearly 1,000 smuggled turtles worth HK$1 million

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Danny MokMarch 18, 2026 at 12:45 PM

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Hong Kong customs officers have seized nearly 1,000 smuggled live turtles worth approximately HK$1 million from a private car attempting to leave the city. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge control point. Two men, aged 42 and 50, were arrested in connection with the seizure. The driver and passenger were charged with one count of attempting to export unmanifested cargo by customs officials. Additionally, they were separately charged by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department with one count of animal cruelty. The case will be mentioned at West Kowloon Court on Thursday, as customs continues to combat cross-boundary smuggling activities through risk assessment and intelligence-led enforcement.

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Zhuhai 40% Macau 40% West Kowloon Court 60% Smuggling ×270% Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge 70% Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department 70% Hong Kong ×280% Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department 90%

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