Hong Kong authorities seize dozens of pedigree pets, HK$4.1 million worth of frozen animal genitals in anti-smuggling operation

Thirty-seven pedigree kittens and puppies were confiscated on Friday along with HK$4.1 million (US$525,600) worth of bull and deer penis in a Hong Kong anti-smuggling operation, the year’s first major contraband seizure.

The 30 cats and seven dogs were smuggled into the city from Shekou by speedboat, according to local officials, who also found 48 boxes of frozen animal genitals – bound for mainland China, where it is prized for its supposed health properties – during the joint police and customs operation.