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Main Drainage Channel for Fanling, Sheung Shui and Hinterland (Civil Engineering Department)
Rural Drainage Rehabilitation Scheme
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Cabinet at airport to remind travellers not to bring back endangered species
A display cabinet has been installed at the Hong Kong International Airport's departure hall to remind travellers not to bring back endangered species on their return from overseas visits.
Specimens of endangered species, seized previously from travellers at checkpoints and shops respectively by officers of the Customs and Excise (C&E) and Agriculture and Fisheries Department (AFD), arc being displayed.
Another cabinet is being installed at the airport's arrival hall and expected to be ready soon.
Commenting on the new facility, an AFD conservation officer, Dr So Ping-man said its installation was timed to remind passengers going on overscas trips on flight during the Lunar New Year period to abide by the endangered species protection law.
"The reminder also extends to people visiting China and overseas countries who will use other means of transport," Dr So said.
He drew the public's attention that the maximum penalties under the related Animals and Plants (Protection of Endangered Species) Ordinance had been substantially increased earlier this month.
The maximum penalty for people convicted of illegally trading in highly endangered species could be a $5 million fine and two years' imprisonment.
Highly endangered species under this category include rhino, tiger, most bears, sea turtles, some wild orchids as well as medicine containing or claiming to contain rhino or tiger ingredients.