In a joint operation conducted with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), Customs officers of Lok Ma Chau Control Point seized from the boot of an incoming private car 23 kilograms of fresh pork and four kilograms of fresh goose, worth $1,020, at about 9am today (January 31).

A 54-year-old local male driver is assisting inquiry. The case has been handed over to FEHD for follow-up action.

A Government spokesman reminded members of the public to obtain a certificate from the official authority of exporting country before importing meat into Hong Kong.

Under the Imported Game, Meat and Poultry Regulations of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance, it is an offence to bring into Hong Kong any meat and poultry without an official certificate. The maximum penalty is a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months.

Fresh pork and goose seized.

Ends/Thursday, January 31, 2008