Where a conveyance enters the country and without the knowledge and consent of the Commissioner-General,

(a) the bulk is broken contrary to this Act;

(b) any alteration is made in the stowage of the cargo to facilitate the unloading of a part of the cargo before arrival at a proper place of unloading, or not being a steamship, or conveyance specially allowed to do so, before a report of the conveyance has been made; or

(c) goods are staved, destroyed or thrown overboard or any package opened,

the master shall incur a penalty of not less than five hundred penalty units and not more than one thousand five hundred penalty units unless the master gives an explanation to the satisfaction of the Commissioner-General.