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People reminded not to bring in orchids without licence
Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department today (January 30) reminded people not to bring orchids into Hong Kong without a licence when returning from visits to other places. A department spokesman said it was common for travellers returning from Mainland China to bring back orchids without a licence, particularly around Chinese New Year. "There were 31 seizures of orchids at customs checkpoints during January last year, covering the Chinese New Year period." As orchids are facing the threat of extinction, import and export of the species are regulated under an international convention."Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, trade in highly endangered wild orchids, such as slipper orchids, is prohibited," the spokesman said. "The import, export, re-export or possession of other wild orchids, including their parts and derivatives, requires a licence, which must be obtained in advance from the department. "Artificially
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