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The Police have arrested a 34-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman for their suspected involvement in online sales of counterfeit goods.

On 30 May 2023, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted an enforcement operation at Tampines Street 86, resulting in the arrests. During the operation, about 2,600 pieces of purported trademark-infringing goods comprising hair and beauty products, with an estimated street value of more than $72,000 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 up to $100,000, an imprisonment term of up to five years, or both.

The Police takes 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.

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