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Five Arrested in HK Customs' Major Counterfeit Eyewear Bust

3/20/2026

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Hong Kong Customs arrested five individuals and seized 2,500 pairs of counterfeit eyewear.
The eyewear was valued at HK$2.2 million during a citywide operation on March 17 and 18.
Retail shops in Cheung Sha Wan, Kwai Shing, Tsuen Wan, and Fanling, and a Kwun Tong supplier, were targeted.
Consumers are advised to buy from reputable shops and report suspected counterfeiting.
Customs will continue the investigation and may make further arrests.

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Story summary

Hong Kong Customs arrested five individuals and seized 2,500 pairs of counterfeit eyewear.
The eyewear was valued at HK$2.2 million during a citywide operation on March 17 and 18.
Retail shops in Cheung Sha Wan, Kwai Shing, Tsuen Wan, and Fanling, and a Kwun Tong supplier, were targeted.
Consumers are advised to buy from reputable shops and report suspected counterfeiting.
Customs will continue the investigation and may make further arrests.