Counterfeit goods worth millions seized New Era
A joint operation by the police in the Oshana Region and counterfeit experts from Interpol netted N$12.9 million worth of counterfeit goods from Chinese shops last week. The joint operation took place in the towns of Ondangwa, Ongwediva, Oshakati and Oshikuku just before the beginning of last weekend. The items were recovered from at least 38 Chinese shops targetted in the specialised joint operation. Oshana Police Regional Commander Commissioner Ndahangwapo Kashihakumwa said police received several complaints from local business people that Chinese shops were selling counterfeit products, which were sold at much cheaper prices and were killing businesses that offer genuine products. Some consumers, especially women, allegedly complained that they and their babies developed skin reactions after using sanitary pads and nappies bought from the Chinese shops. The items confiscated include 6 277 baby products such as nappies, body creams, lotions and soaps among others valued at N$1.6 million. At least 11 385 adult cosmetic products, including perfumes, ointments and sanitary pads valued at N$6.2 million were also seized. Police also recovered a total of 11 400 pieces of counterfeit branded clothing items, including shoes and clothes of top brand names such as Nike, Adidas, Puma and Reebok among others valued at N$5.6 million. Apart from searching the Chinese shops, police also raided open markets in the area and confiscated 1 630 fake cigarettes worth N$6 540. Kashihakumwa said that those that were found with the counterfeit products are still to be fined and arrests may even be made soon.
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