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Hong Kong Customs officers yesterday (December 14) raided a dispensary in Mong Kok, seizing 3,000 tablets of suspected counterfeit medicine for arthritis.
Following a complaint lodged by a trademark owner, Customs commenced an investigation and raided the alleged location at 5.40pm. The seized medicine was worth about $4,080.
Customs officers arrested a 23-year-old man, who was released on bail pending further investigation.
Members of the public are encouraged to call the Customs and Excise Department on its 24-hour hotline, 2545 6182, if they come across any suspected counterfeiting activities.
Anyone who contravenes the Trade Descriptions Ordinance is liable to prosecution. The maximum penalty is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.
Ends/Friday, December 15, 2006
Issued at HKT 18:10
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