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2 clusters · 2 sources · 26 days · First seen · Last updated
Hong Kong customs smuggling and counterfeit seizures
Overview
Hong Kong Customs conducted several major operations targeting the smuggling of contraband and counterfeit goods. In a joint operation with mainland Chinese authorities, officers intercepted a high-speed boat northwest of Hong Kong, resulting in the seizure of approximately 5 million illicit cigarettes valued at roughly 22 million HKD and the arrest of two mainland Chinese men.
Separate investigations dismantled a smuggling network involving multiple storage sites in Kwai Chung and Au Tau. Authorities seized untaxed cigarettes, tobacco, and alternative smoking products with a total market value of approximately 102 million HKD. Smugglers reportedly used tactics such as disguising tobacco as pet food and using silent tape for secondary packaging to evade detection.
Additionally, under Operation ‘Swift Net’, Customs seized approximately 14,000 suspected counterfeit items, including watches, mobile accessories, and apparel, with an estimated market value of 3.9 million HKD. This operation targeted the use of express delivery services for the cross-border transit of infringing goods.
Entities
Guangdong Public Security Department · Hong Kong Customs · Dubai Customs
Timeline
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20 days ago
[CRIME] 2 sourcesHong Kong Customs seizes massive quantities of contraband and counterfeit goodsHong Kong Customs has seized over 120 million HKD in illicit cigarettes and counterfeit goods through high-speed boat interceptions and warehouse raids targeting smuggling networks.
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about 2 months ago
[CRIME] 7 sourcesDubai Customs intercepts 70 million illicit cigarettesDubai Customs intercepted nine air cargo shipments containing over 70 million illicit cigarettes concealed as clothing, destined for Europe, following an investigation that linked the consignments to one single
Sources
bccnews.com.tw · stheadline.com