Customs officers have arrested seven people in raids on photocopying shops, seizing 104 infringing photocopies of books, six photocopying machines and five binding machines worth $73,000.

Officers raided shops in Shau Kei Wan, Chai Wan, Tai Po, Tuen Mun and Tin Shui Wai on June 3 and 4 and arrested six men and a woman aged 25 to 48. Six were shop owners and one a salesperson. They have been released on bail pending further investigation.

Shop owners must not to engage in illicit photocopying. Call 2545 6182 to report suspicious photocopying.