Macau Customs raids two stores selling counterfeit products
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Macau Customs officers have arrested five local residents after busting a luxury counterfeit-goods retailing business in the territory.
Nearly 500 fake items of clothing, handbags, belts shoes and watches carrying brand names including Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Chanel and Hermes were seized in raids. Officers suspect the goods had a street value of MOP3.65 million (US$451,445).
The Customs action followed complaints by the brand owners. Two retail stores located in the NAPE and Central districts of Macau were raided, Customs announced this week.
The goods were brought in from the mainland and were being sold in shops at retail prices matching those of genuine products on sale in the city.
People caught selling counterfeit goods in Macau face jail terms of up to six months.
Questions & Answers
Q.How many individuals have been arrested in connection with the counterfeit goods operation?
How many individuals have been arrested in connection with the counterfeit goods operation?
Macau Customs officers have arrested five local residents following their investigation into the luxury counterfeit-goods retailing business. These arrests were made after the customs action which targeted two retail stores in Macau.
Q.What is the estimated street value of the counterfeit items seized by Macau Customs?
What is the estimated street value of the counterfeit items seized by Macau Customs?
Officers suspect the counterfeit goods, which included nearly 500 fake items, had an approximate street value of MOP3.65 million. This figure translates to about US$451,445 at the time of the seizure.
Q.Where did the counterfeit products originate from before being sold in Macau?
Where did the counterfeit products originate from before being sold in Macau?
The counterfeit goods seized in the raids were brought into Macau from the mainland. They were then being sold in the retail shops at prices comparable to genuine products available in the city.
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