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Hong Kong woman arrested for smuggling seven animals

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A 46-year-old woman was arrested at a Hong Kong border checkpoint for attempting to smuggle seven small animals into the city. The animals, including a chinchilla, a sugar glider, and several rodents, were discovered hidden in paper bags. Importing animals without a permit is illegal in Hong Kong, and the case has been referred to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. AI

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Hong Kong woman arrested for smuggling seven animals

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma ·

    Hong Kong woman arrested for smuggling 7 animals at border checkpoint

    Hong Kong customs has arrested a woman on suspicion of illegally importing seven animals worth around HK$4,300 (HK$549) including a sugar glider and a chinchilla, into the city. A spokesman for the Customs and Excise Department said on Sunday that officers intercepted a 46-year-o…

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