Customs seizes 25,000 fake goods over cross-boundary operation

Customs has detected 28 cases and seized about 25,000 suspected counterfeit goods during a two-week joint enforcement operation with the mainland and Macau authorities.

Customs said on Monday that through intelligence analysis, officers inspected the goods across the three places destined for North America, Europe, as well as countries and regions along the Belt and Road Initiative from August 19 to 30. 

The batch of goods seized, with a total estimated value of about HK$5.8 million, included mobile phones and accessories, watches, personal care products, and footwear.

Hong Kong Customs detected 25 cases at various local express couriers, while officers conducted strike-and-search cargo inspections at three logistics companies located in Kwai Chung.

Customs said it will continue to work closely with the mainland and Macau authorities as well as overseas law enforcement agencies to combat cross-boundary counterfeit goods transshipment activities.