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- 2026-05-16 regulatory Hong Kong customs seized 700 toy sets and warned of safety risks, urging retailers to remove them from sale. source
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Hong Kong seizes HK$1.4b in drugs, arrests 150 amid student trafficking targeting
Hong Kong customs authorities have dismantled an international drug trafficking operation, seizing over 6.1 tonnes of suspected narcotics valued at more than HK$1.4 billion (US$178.5 million) between May and August. The…
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MTR Corp sues Opatra operator over HK$347,000 unpaid rent
MTR Corporation Limited is suing Sayles Retail, the operator of Opatra London in Hong Kong, for over HK$347,000 in unpaid rent and fees. The outstanding payments are for a retail space at Citylink Plaza in Sha Tin. Opat…
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Hong Kong customs seize HK$42 million of illegal 'space oil'
Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a man and seized approximately HK$42 million (US$5.3 million) worth of an illegal narcotic known as 'space oil'. The seizure occurred at a drug workshop in Kam Tin, where authori…
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Hong Kong arrests third suspect in aggressive beauty sales scam
Hong Kong customs have arrested a third suspect in connection with aggressive sales tactics used by a beauty chain formerly branded as Opatra London. The latest arrest involves a saleswoman in her twenties who allegedly…
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Hong Kong customs seizes HK$11m in counterfeit drugs
Hong Kong customs officers have seized over HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) worth of suspected counterfeit sex pills and cancer drugs from a warehouse in Sheung Shui. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals, a…
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Hong Kong customs seizes endangered turtles and parrots in two smuggling busts
Hong Kong customs officers have intercepted two separate animal smuggling attempts, leading to the arrest of one woman. In the first incident at Hong Kong International Airport, 17 live turtles suspected to be of endang…
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Hong Kong customs seize 118kg of pests and pet food, arrest driver
Hong Kong customs officers intercepted a 118kg shipment of live pests and frozen pet food at the Man Kam To control point. The seized items, valued at approximately HK$35,000, included cockroaches, frozen rats, mealworm…
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Hong Kong customs probes Opatra London beauty chain over high-pressure sales
Hong Kong customs officers raided a corporate secretarial office as part of an investigation into a local beauty chain associated with the UK brand Opatra London. The investigation was prompted by six complaints allegin…
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Rosewood Hotel Group proceeds with Town Club takeover amid member opposition
Rosewood Hotel Group is proceeding with its plan to take over the operations of the Town Club in Hong Kong on August 8, despite significant opposition from a group of members. The hotelier's Carlyle & Co private club is…
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Hong Kong intensifies book shipment checks from Taiwan amid security law changes
Hong Kong customs has significantly increased its inspection of book shipments originating from Taiwan, with checks now reportedly occurring on nearly every shipment. This heightened scrutiny, which began in March and A…
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Hong Kong customs arrests 13, seizes HK$159M in fake World Cup merchandise
Hong Kong customs has arrested 13 individuals and seized approximately 240,000 counterfeit items valued at over HK$159 million (US$20.3 million) during an eight-week operation coinciding with the World Cup. The operatio…
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Hong Kong customs seize 131kg of ketamine disguised as sugar cubes
Hong Kong customs officials have arrested three individuals after discovering 131 kilograms of suspected ketamine, valued at approximately HK$51 million (US$6.5 million), concealed within air cargo. The drugs were disgu…
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Hong Kong booksellers arrested for sedition released on bail
Five booksellers in Hong Kong have been released on bail following their arrest on suspicion of sedition. The individuals, aged between 30 and 59, were detained after police raided two independent bookstores where they …
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Hong Kong security chief warns booksellers over national security laws
Hong Kong's security chief, Chris Tang, has stated that booksellers are responsible for ensuring their publications do not violate national security laws. This warning follows a police raid on two independent bookstores…
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Two women arrested at Hong Kong border for smuggling dog and endangered birds
Two women were arrested at Hong Kong border crossings after being found with a dog and two endangered birds. The arrests occurred at the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau checkpoints. The dog was valued at approximately HK$3,000, a…
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Hong Kong proposes consumer protection for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts
Hong Kong is proposing new consumer protection measures, including a seven-day cooling-off period and a 14-day refund window for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts. These proposals aim to address a significant number …
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Hong Kong Airport Dog Unit Expands to Terminal 2
Hong Kong International Airport's Avseco Canine Unit is expanding its operations to cover the recently reopened Terminal 2. The unit, established in 2021, enhances security by detecting explosives and firearms, while al…
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Hong Kong seizes HK$10M in smuggled drugs and fish maw
Hong Kong customs officers apprehended a truck driver near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, seizing contraband valued at HK$10 million (approximately US$1.27 million). The intercepted vehicle, ostensibly carrying wine…
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Hong Kong customs warns of toy hazards, seizes 700 sets
Hong Kong customs has warned parents about potential choking and injury hazards associated with catapult and tangram toys. Following a safety test, the department seized 700 sets and issued a notice to retailers to remo…
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Hong Kong woman arrested for smuggling seven animals
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 hi…