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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 18) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Hung Shing Yeh Beach in Islands District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 18) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Tong Fuk Beach in Islands District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 18) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay First Beach. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

     Hong Kong Customs yesterday (June 17) seized about 3.1 kilograms of suspected rhino horn cut pieces with an estimated market value of about $620,000 at Hong Kong International Airport.

     Customs officers intercepted a 21-year-old male passenger at the airport yesterday evening. He arrived in Hong Kong from Beira, Mozambique via Johannesburg, South Africa and Doha, Qatar. 

     During Customs clearance, the batch of suspected rhino horn cut pieces was found inside a black plastic bag in his check-in suitcase. The man was then arrested.

     The case was handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.

     Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, any person found guilty of importing or exporting an endangered species without a licence is liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for 10 years.

     Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling activities to the Customs 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).

  

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 18) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.