Hong Kong Customs steps up enforcement action against counterfeit goods activities with approach of National Day Golden Week of Mainland (with photos)
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Customs earlier conducted patrols at popular shopping spots and discovered some traders selling suspected counterfeit goods in Sha Tau Kok and Mong Kok. After investigations, Customs officers took enforcement action during the abovementioned period and raided a retail shop on Chung Ying Street, Sha Tau Kok, and 13 fixed-pitch hawker stalls on Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok. A batch of suspected counterfeit goods, including handbags, leather goods and accessories, was seized.
During the operation, Customs arrested a 40 years old woman. An investigation is ongoing.
With the National Day Golden Week of the Mainland approaching, Customs will continue to step up inspection and enforcement actions to vigorously combat different kinds of counterfeit goods activities in order to safeguard local consumers and visitors' rights.
Customs appeals to local consumers and visitors to purchase goods at reputable shops and to check with the trademark owners or their authorised agents if the authenticity of a product is in doubt. Customs also reminds traders not to sell counterfeit goods and to be cautious and prudent in merchandising since selling counterfeit goods is a serious crime and offenders are liable to criminal sanctions.
Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, any person who sells or possesses for sale any goods with a forged trademark commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.
Members of the public may report any suspected counterfeiting activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Ends/Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Issued at HKT 20:18
Issued at HKT 20:18
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