Key facts
- Hong Kong customs arrested a 39-year-old truck driver on June 4.
- Goods worth HK$10 million (US$1.27 million) were seized.
- Seized items included weight-loss injections, cosmetic injections, suspected Part 1 poisons, and fish maw.
Hong Kong customs arrested a 39-year-old truck driver and seized HK$10 million (US$1.27 million) in suspected smuggled goods, including weight-loss injections and fish maw. The vehicle was intercepted at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge crossing.

This incident highlights ongoing efforts by Hong Kong customs to combat cross-boundary smuggling, particularly of high-value and controlled items like pharmaceutical products and endangered species derivatives, underscoring the risks associated with illicit trade and the strict penalties involved.
Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a 39-year-old truck driver and seized goods valued at approximately HK$10 million (US$1.27 million) in a suspected smuggling operation. The interception occurred on June 4 at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge crossing, involving a vehicle bound for Macau.
Customs officers, acting on intelligence and risk assessment, selected a cross-boundary goods vehicle for inspection. While the vehicle was declared to be carrying wine, garments, health supplements, and cameras, X-ray imaging revealed discrepancies. Upon examination, officers discovered a large quantity of undeclared items concealed within the cargo, including cosmetic injections, weight-loss injections, suspected Part 1 poisons, and fish maw. Approximately 270kg of fish maw was among the seized items.
Authorities believe that smugglers are attempting to evade detection by mixing illicit goods with declared cargo and concealing them deep within vehicles. Smuggling is a serious offense in Hong Kong, carrying a maximum penalty of a HK$2 million fine and seven years imprisonment under the Import and Export Ordinance.