Customs officers have seized smuggled goods worth $740,000 on Lantau Island.

They found nine men moving goods from a lorry onto a speedboat at the seashore of Sea Point Road near Sze Pak Wan about 8.30pm yesterday.

The suspects fled in the speedboat when the officers took action.

They seized 60 cartons of goods, which included 131kg of agilawood, 220kg of uncut crystal, 9kg of birds' nests, and 8,500 used mobile phones and parts.

Call the Customs' 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 to report suspected smuggling activities.