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Two dead specimens of giant salamander, a pangolin carcass and half a kilogram of pangolin scales were seized from the premises.
Investigations into the case are still continuing and prosecution against the restaurant operator is anticipated.
In another development, a 39-year-old woman was fined $10,000 in the Western Magistracy last week for possessing a live eagle owl without a licence issued by AFD. The woman was found carrying a nylon bag containing the owl while being stopped by police officers in Western last month.
Mr Cheung pointed out that under the ordinance, any person found guilty of possessing, importing or exporting a highly endangered species for commercial purpose was liable to a maximum fine of $5 million and two years' imprisonment.
Citing a previous court case as an example, he said a trader was fined a record $500,000 in November for possessing medicines claiming to contain tiger ingredients.
Mr Cheung also took the opportunity to thank both the Police and Customs and Excise Department who have all along been offering assistance to AFD in curbing illegal trade in endangered species.
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Beat drugs courses for teachers
School principals are invited to nominate teachers to attend courses on drug education which are part of the Government's effort to step up the "Beat Drug Campaign".
The campaign aims to speed up, and strengthening in-service teacher training on drug education.
The courses are aimed at enhancing teachers' knowledge on the problem of substance abuse and its effects on health as well as equipping teachers with skills for helping students with such a habit.
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