Hong Kong customs arrests 5 people, seizes HK$2.2 million in counterfeit eyewear

2026.03.19 13:50 Customs displays evidence seized during the raids. Photo: Handout Hong Kong customs officers have arrested five people and seized 2,500 pairs of suspected counterfeit eyewear worth about HK$2.2 million (US$280,680) in a citywide operation. Officers from the Customs and Excise Department carried out the special enforcement action on Tuesday and Wednesday, targeting the sale of counterfeit goods. Officers raided five retail shops in Cheung Sha Wan, Kwai Shing, Tsuen Wan and Fanling, as well as a supplier in Kwun Tong, seizing the items with the assistance of trademark owners. Three directors and two staff members, aged 42 to 58, were arrested. The investigation was ongoing and further arrests had not been ruled out, a spokesman said. Customs said the counterfeit sunglasses were typically priced 20 to 30 per cent below market value and lacked original packaging and accessories. The department said it would continue to step up inspections and enforcement to combat the sale of counterfeit goods. Consumers were reminded to buy from reputable shops and verify the goods’ authenticity with trademark owners or authorised agents if in doubt. Traders were also warned that selling counterfeit goods was a serious crime. Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, anyone who sells or possesses for sale goods with a forged trademark commits an offence. The maximum penalty is a fine of HK$500,000 and five years’ imprisonment.

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