The Police have arrested a 38-year-old man for his suspected involvement in importation and sales of counterfeit goods.
On 6 October 2020, acting on information from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority and with assistance from Singapore Customs, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted simultaneous raids at Tuas Crescent and Buangkok Crescent, resulting in the arrest. During the operation, more than 1,000 pieces of trademark-infringing goods comprising luxury goods and sports apparel with an estimated street value of more than S$19,000 were seized. Investigations are ongoing.
The Police take a serious view of intellectual property rights infringements. Importation and sales of counterfeit goods are serious offences and the Police will not hesitate to take tough action against perpetrators who profit at the expense of legitimate businesses and consumers.
Anyone found guilty of importing, distributing or selling goods with falsely applied trademarks may be fined up to a maximum of $100,000, or an imprisonment term, which may extend to five years, or both.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
08 October 2020 @ 10:35 AM