Abu Dhabi Customs handles 578 counterfeit goods worth AED2 million

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Abu Dhabi [UAE]April 11 (ANI/WAM): Directorate General Abu Dhabi customs Announced to be destroyed and recovered 578 fake International branded goods seized by customs centers in 2022 and the first quarter of 2023. Counterfeiting such goods violated intellectual and literary property rights, estimated at AED 2 million.
this fake Goods are recycled into usable goods such as leather accessories including bags and clothing, watches and belts of various international brands, packaging for cotton and sportswear, and some smart devices such as wired and wireless earphones.

this fake Goods are destroyed after fulfilling environmental and legal requirements Abu Dhabi AIRPORT customs Center – logistics area, with representatives of the Destruction Committee team, Shredex, a company specialized in recycling and the trademark owner.

Fahd Garib AlshamsiExecutive Director, Support Services Abu Dhabi customsexplain, “intellectual property Rights protection is the top priority Abu Dhabi customs Given that the most important strategic objective of the United Arab Emirates is to achieve global leadership in creativity and innovation, we firmly believe that we are the first line of defense in protecting society and its economy from commercial fraud. “
He added: “As such, we are continuously working with our strategic partners to step up our efforts to combat smuggling. fake Place adulterated and adulterated goods on the market and increase efficiency by supporting the security readiness of customs centers and enhancing their inspection capabilities with state-of-the-art based detection equipment and advanced technology Abu Dhabi customs Inspectors and their ability to distinguish genuine from authentic fake products and merchandise, as well as fostering partnerships and collaborations with trademark owners to protect social security by confronting fake Protect the environment and protect it from damage caused by destruction by recycling goods fake Goods in a traditional manner in conflict with applicable environmental protection laws of the United Arab Emirates, other than educating consumers about the dangers of use or trade fake Commodities that have an impact on societies and national economies and the importance of protection of intellectual property rights to enhance sustainable development processes for business continuity and economic prosperity”. (ANI/WAM)