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Hong Kong sets up 200-strong task force to find Olympic fakes
earthtimes.org May 12, 2008
Hong Kong - A 200-strong squad of customs men has been assigned to track down fake Olympic Games souvenirs in Hong Kong, a news report said Monday. The squad has been set up after the seizure of 850 fake souvenirs including key rings, watches, caps a...
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