Gilbert Khoo was arrested when he returned to London on a flight from Singapore. Photo: National Crime Agency via AFP
Gilbert Khoo was arrested when he returned to London on a flight from Singapore. Photo: National Crime Agency via AFP

British man Gilbert Khoo guilty of smuggling millions of baby eels into Asian black market

  • Seafood salesman was caught after live consignment of elvers bound for Hong Kong was found by border officers at London Heathrow Airport
  • The 200kg (441lb) haul had estimated value of US$7.4 million on black market in East Asia, where baby eels are a delicacy in high demand

Gilbert Khoo was arrested when he returned to London on a flight from Singapore. Photo: National Crime Agency via AFP
Gilbert Khoo was arrested when he returned to London on a flight from Singapore. Photo: National Crime Agency via AFP
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