Two arrested for alleged illegal import of pests
Customs said on Monday they have seized 200 live crickets and 13 kilograms of dubia roaches in two suspected cases of illegally importing live plant pests at the Lo Wu control point. Officers intercepted a 71-year-old man at the arrival hall on Saturday and found the batch of live crickets, with an estimated market value of about HK$2,000, in his baggage. A day later, a 66-year-old woman was…
Customs authorities have arrested two individuals for allegedly importing live plant pests illegally at the Lo Wu control point, according to reports. On Saturday, a 71-year-old man was intercepted at the arrival hall and found to be carrying 200 live crickets with an estimated value of HK$2,000 in his baggage. The following day, a 66-year-old woman was stopped and seized a batch of live dubia roaches, valued at about HK$3,900.
Both suspects were arrested and their cases were passed to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for further investigation. Customs officials emphasized that importing any plant pest or plant infected or infested by such vermin without prior authorization from the director of agriculture, fisheries, and conservation is a violation. Those found guilty could face a fine of up to HK$10,000 and imprisonment for six months.
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