In a significant wildlife smuggling bust, Hong Kong Customs officials intercepted 42 endangered live lizards at Hong Kong International Airport on March 4, 2025. The reptiles, with an estimated market value of HK$210,000 (approximately USD 27,000), were cleverly hidden inside what was declared as a shipment of dehumidifiers, air purifiers, and milk powder cans from Australia. The case has been transferred to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) for further investigation and action, according to the official press release issued by the Hong Kong government on March 5. This seizure adds to Hong Kong’s growing list of wildlife trafficking … Continue reading Hong Kong Customs Seizes 42 Endangered Lizards Worth $210,000 Hidden in Dehumidifiers