Hong Kong seizes HK$92 million of illicit cigarettes from cargo vessel, 4 held
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- Summary
- Hong Kong customs authorities seized approximately 20 million illicit cigarettes valued at HK$92 million from a cargo vessel during a joint operation with mainland Chinese law enforcement. The seizure is estimated to have avoided HK$68 million in tax revenue. The operation occurred in waters off Waglan Island and involved customs officers, marine police, and mainland agencies.
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“Hong Kong customs has seized about 20 million illicit cigarettes with an estimated market value of HK$92 million (US$11.46 million) from a cargo vessel during a joint anti-smuggling operation with authorities in mainland China.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify or contradict the claim about cigarette seizures.
“The cigarettes would have generated about HK$68 million in tax revenue, authorities said on Saturday.”
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“Officers from the Customs and Excise Department, marine police and mainland law enforcement agencies conducted the operation in the early hours of Friday based on risk assessment and intelligence analysis.”
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“Officers seized the cigarettes from two 45-foot containers on board.”
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“The haul was estimated to be worth HK$92 million, with a duty potential of about HK$68 million.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify or contradict the value and duty potential figures.