Hong Kong customs seized 6.5 tonnes of suspected red sandalwood at Kwai Chung Container Terminals. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong customs seized 6.5 tonnes of suspected red sandalwood at Kwai Chung Container Terminals. Photo: SCMP

Hong Kong customs seizes 6.5 tonnes of protected wood during routine sea cargo inspection

  • Container was going from the Middle East to Taiwan via Hong Kong, customs department says
  • Haul of suspected red sandalwood, which is endangered, has estimated value of HK$4.1 million

Hong Kong customs seized 6.5 tonnes of suspected red sandalwood at Kwai Chung Container Terminals. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong customs seized 6.5 tonnes of suspected red sandalwood at Kwai Chung Container Terminals. Photo: SCMP
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