Also recovered were: - Large consignments of
counterfeit goods, including clothing and sneakers, were found in different buildings.
"We want people to avoid the pitfalls of
counterfeit goods this holiday weekend and throughout the year - protecting themselves and legitimate businesses.
The BOC said that among the
counterfeit goods that were destroyed were fake shoes, watches, and soaps, estimated to be worth P1.8 million, which the bureau had seized "from various areas and ports as a result of the continuing efforts of the Bureau to secure the country's borders."
The problem of
counterfeit goods on e-commerce sites is causing headaches for state management agencies in Vietnam.
"The
counterfeit goods were in every room of the house, apart from the toilet.
Round-the-clock surveillance and continued co-operation with trademark owners as well as law firms also helped DED unearth 45 websites that were selling
counterfeit goods.
Naturally, some traders have taken to such platforms for peddling in
counterfeit goods. We have hence strengthened our monitoring of the e-commerce market, social media and all digital channel to maintain and reinforce Dubai's leading edge in trade and overall economic activity, particularly in the retail sector."
Round-the-clock surveillance and continued cooperation with trademark owners as well as law firms also helped DED identify 45 websites selling
counterfeit goods.
Border Force has issued advice on how to avoid
counterfeit goods, which are shipped in every week in a bid to rip off brands and consumers
The government confiscated by end September this year a total of P17.9 billion worth of fake and
counterfeit goods, most of which are cigarettes and cigarette paraphernalia.
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Counterfeit goods valued at Sh8.5 billion have been seized by a multi-agency team from May to October, an official has said.Anti-Counterfeit Agency Chief Executive Officer Elema Halake said as part of the fight against illegal trade, ACA alone has seized
counterfeit goods worth Sh1.8 billion with more than 200 suspects facing charges.
