Hong Kong customs seizes HK$100 million of precious metals in 2 smuggling cases
Published: 7:13pm, 5 Nov 2025Updated: 8:02pm, 5 Nov 2025 Hong Kong customs officers have seized HK$100 million (US$12.9 million) worth of precious metals in...
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