Woman arrested for alleged sale of counterfeit goods, $62,000 worth of items seized

More than 2,400 pieces of trademark-infringing apparel, with an estimated street value of about $62,000, were seized. PHOTOS: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE

SINGAPORE - The police seized $62,000 worth of fake branded clothes after they raided a street market stall in Clementi and a residential unit along Ang Mo Kio Street 51 last Thursday (April 14).

A 42-year-old woman has been arrested for her suspected involvement in the sale of counterfeit goods, the police said in a statement on Monday.

More than 2,400 pieces of trademark-infringing apparel, with an estimated street value of about $62,000, were seized during the operation that also resulted in the woman's arrest.

Police investigations are ongoing.

If found guilty, she can be jailed for up to five years, receive a fine of up to $100,000, or both.

The police reminded the public that the distribution and sale of counterfeit goods are serious offences.

The police take a serious view of intellectual property rights infringement and will not hesitate to take tough action against those who profit at the expense of legitimate businesses and consumers.

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