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 and stickers in recent months and the arrest of 22 people, the South China Morning Post reported.

Patrols will be set up in tourist areas of Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok and officers would patrol venues during the games to watch out for people selling fakes.

Hong Kong is hosting the equestrian events during the 2008 Olympics. Up to 45 authorised shops and booths around the city are selling souvenirs. (dpa)