Counterfeit Watch Crackdown: Police Bust Illegal Operation in Bengaluru
Police seized counterfeit watches and spare parts valued at Rs 25 lakh in Bengaluru, arresting five individuals. The operation by the Economic Offences Wing targeted shops selling fake merchandise as genuine. Efforts to identify manufacturers of the counterfeit products are ongoing, as announced by the city's Police Commissioner.
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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Central Crime Branch conducted a significant operation seizing counterfeit watches and spare parts worth approximately Rs 25 lakh. During the raid, five individuals were arrested for selling fake products as genuine at several locations in Bengaluru.
Following a complaint lodged by a brand's authorized representative, police raided five shops in areas including Chickpet and Sultanpalya Main Road. In total, 670 fake watches and parts of 414 watches were confiscated, marking a considerable success for the EOW's operation.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda emphasized efforts are being made to trace and dismantle the entire counterfeit production network. He assured that identifying and apprehending the manufacturers remains the next step in this ongoing investigation.
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