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April 17, 2008
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Copyright
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5 arrested for piracy at electronics expo
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Pirated electronic products seized

Copy taking: Customs officers have seized pirated LED lights, fluorescent tubes and television wall mounts at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair - Spring Edition.

Customs officers have cracked five piracy cases at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair - Spring Edition, seizing seven copyright-infringing products and arresting four men and a woman aged 24 to 45.

 

The goods included LED lights, fluorescent tubes and television wall mounts. Five Mainland companies were involved.

 

The operation was conducted April 14 to 17 under Fast Action Scheme implemented by the Customs & Excise Department and the Hong Kong Brands Protection Alliance. Officers have detected 55 piracy cases at 17 expos since the scheme's launch in July 2006.