The Police have arrested two men, aged 24 and 26, for their suspected involvement in the sale of counterfeit goods.
On 15 April 2023, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted enforcement operations at Bishan Street 23 and Yishun Ring Road, resulting in the arrests. During the operation, more than 1,700 pairs of footwear with purported trademark infringements, with an estimated street value of more than $370,000, were seized. Police investigations are ongoing.
Under the Trade Marks Act 1998, the offence of possession of goods with falsely applied trademarks for the purpose of trade carries a fine of up to $100,000, an imprisonment term of up to five years, or both.
The Police take a serious view of intellectual property rights infringement and would like to remind the public that the distribution and sale of counterfeit goods are serious offences. The Police will not hesitate to take tough action against perpetrators who profit at the expense of legitimate businesses and consumers.
Photos of seized goods ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
18 April 2023 @ 9:35 PM