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Hong Kong customs makes largest-ever gold smuggling bust

Hong Kong customs seized 146kg of smuggled gold disguised as machine parts bound for Japan. The estimated worth is $10.7 million.
The goal of the smuggling operation was to evade import tariffs in Japan, saving over $1 million. A 31-year-old man was arrested in connection to the case.
This is the largest gold smuggling bust in Hong Kong's history. Prices of gold have been rising due to geopolitical uncertainties, reaching record highs in 2024.

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BBC News

Hong Kong makes largest-ever gold smuggling bust

Authorities seized 146kg of the precious metal, which was headed for Japan disguised as machine parts.

30 days ago·United Kingdom

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South China Morning Post

Hong Kong customs seizes gold disguised as machine parts worth HK$84 million

Gold parts shaped as two motor rotors, a gear and three screw shafts discovered in Japan-bound consignment, customs says.

30 days ago·Hong Kong

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CNBC

Hong Kong seizes over $10 million worth of gold disguised as machine parts in record smuggling bust

Hong Kong authorities have made the city's largest ever gold smuggling bust, seizing $10.7 million worth of the precious metal that was disguised as machine parts.

29 days ago·United States

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Channel News Asia

Hong Kong customs makes largest-ever gold smuggling bust

Hong Kong customs said on Monday (Apr 8) that it has made the biggest gold smuggling bust in its history, seizing 146kg of the precious metal disguised as air compressor parts at the city's international airport.

30 days ago·Singapore

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RTÉ

Hong Kong officials make largest-ever gold smuggling bust

Hong Kong customs said it has made the biggest gold smuggling bust in its history, seizing 146 kilograms of the precious metal disguised as air compressor parts at the city's international airport.

30 days ago·Ireland

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