â€‹Hong Kong Customs on May 28 seized 690 suspected counterfeit mobile phones with an estimated market value of about $1.4 million at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Hong Kong Port.

     Through risk assessment, Customs on that day intercepted an incoming lorry at the HZMB Hong Kong Port. After inspection, Customs officers found the batch of suspected counterfeit mobile phones inside the cargo compartment of the lorry. A 24-year-old male lorry driver was subsequently arrested.

     An initial investigation revealed that the batch of suspected counterfeit mobile phones would have been transhipped to overseas regions.

     The investigation is ongoing, and the arrested man has been released on bail pending further investigation.

     Customs will continue to take stringent enforcement action against counterfeit goods and smuggling activities through risk assessment and intelligence analysis.

     Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, any person who imports or exports any goods to which a forged trademark is applied commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.

     Members of the public may report any suspected counterfeiting activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

  

     The Government proposes to carry out expansion works for the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter within an area of approximately 15.7 hectares of the foreshore and seabed at Aberdeen Channel to the south of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter. The extent of the area of foreshore and seabed affected is described in a notice gazetted today (June 13).
      
     The proposed works will create additional sheltered space to address the strong regional demand in Hong Kong Island South, particularly for pleasure vessels. The proposed works will include the construction of two new breakwaters and the provision of public landing facilities at the proposed eastern breakwater, construction of a pedestrian walkway to connect the proposed eastern breakwater to Ocean Drive and an associated vessel impact protection system, demolition of part of the existing breakwater at the eastern side of Ap Lei Chau, and construction of a wave wall in the form of a floating breakwater. The proposed works are tentatively scheduled to commence in 2026 for completion in 2030. At the same time, the Government would also like to seize the opportunity of the expansion of the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter to utilise part of the expanded waterbody for the market to develop a marina and promote yacht tourism.
      
     The notice and its related plan are posted near the site. The plan is also available for inspection at:
* Survey and Mapping Office of the Lands Department (6/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong) (where copies can be purchased on order);
* Southern Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Southern District Office (G/F, Ocean Court, 3 Aberdeen Praya Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong); and
* Lands Department's website (www.landsd.gov.hk) under Government Notices.

     Enquiries regarding the proposed works can be addressed to the Special Duties (Works) Division, the Civil Engineering and Development Department as stated in the notice.
      
     Any person who considers that he has an interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and seabed involved may submit a written objection to the Director of Lands, 20/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, within two months from the gazette date, i.e. on or before August 13. The objector shall describe in the notice of objection his interest, right or easement, and the manner in which he will be allegedly affected.

     â€‹The Government proposes to allow China Unicom (Hong Kong) Operations Limited to install the Sihanoukville-Hong Kong (SHV-HK) Submarine Cable System within an area of approximately 1.81 hectares of foreshore and seabed from Tseung Kwan O to the eastern boundary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The extent of the area of foreshore and seabed affected is described in a notice gazetted today (June 13).

     The proposed works comprise the installation of a submarine cable system which consists of a trunk cable bundled with two stub cables of approximately 35.4 kilometres in length and 135 millimetres in diameter. The proposed works are tentatively scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2025 and are expected to be completed in approximately 90 working days.

     The notice and its related plan are posted near the site. The plan is also available for inspection at:

* Survey and Mapping Office of the Lands Department (6/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong) (where copies can be purchased on order);
* Sai Kung Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Sai Kung District Office (G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories);
* Eastern Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Eastern District Office (G/F, Eastern Law Courts Building, 29 Tai On Street, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong);
* Southern Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Southern District Office (G/F, Ocean Court, 3 Aberdeen Praya Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong); and
* Lands Department’s website (www.landsd.gov.hk) under Government Notices.

     Any person who considers that he has an interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and seabed involved may submit a written objection to the Director of Lands, 20/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, within two months from the gazette date, i.e. on or before August 13. The objector shall describe in the notice of objection his interest, right or easement, and the manner in which he will be allegedly affected.

     â€‹The Government proposes to allow China Mobile International Limited to install the Southeast Asia-Hainan-Hong Kong Express (SEA-H2X) Submarine Cable System within an area of approximately 1.81 hectares of foreshore and seabed from Tseung Kwan O to the eastern boundary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The extent of the area of foreshore and seabed affected is described in a notice gazetted today (June 13).
      
     The proposed works comprise the installation of a submarine cable system of approximately 35.1 kilometres in length and 40 millimetres in diameter. The proposed works are tentatively scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2025 and are expected to be completed in approximately four months.
      
     The notice and its related plan are posted near the site. The plan is also available for inspection at:
     * Survey and Mapping Office of the Lands Department (6/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong) (where copies can be purchased on order);
     * Sai Kung Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Sai Kung District Office (G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories);
     * Eastern Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Eastern District Office (G/F, Eastern Law Courts Building, 29 Tai On Street, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong);
     * Southern Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Southern District Office (G/F, Ocean Court, 3 Aberdeen Praya Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong);
     * Islands Home Affairs Enquiry Centre (Cheung Chau) of the Islands District Office (G/F, 22 San Hing Street, Cheung Chau);
     * Islands Home Affairs Enquiry Centre (Mui Wo) of the Islands District Office (G/F, Mui Wo Government Offices, 2 Ngan Kwong Wan Road, Mui Wo, Lantau Island);
     * Islands Home Affairs Enquiry Centre (Tung Chung) of the Islands District Office (1/F, Tung Chung Post Office Building, 6 Mei Tung Street, Tung Chung, Lantau Island); and
     * Lands Department’s website (www.landsd.gov.hk) under Government Notices.
      
     Any person who considers that he has an interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and seabed involved may submit a written objection to the Director of Lands, 20/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, within two months from the gazette date, i.e. on or before August 13. The objector shall describe in the notice of objection his interest, right or easement, and the manner in which he will be allegedly affected.

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 13) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Deep Water Bay Beach, Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach and Pui O Beach in Islands District; and Hap Mun Bay Beach, Silverstrand Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.