More fake goods worth millions seized in downtown Kingston
For the second time in less than two weeks there has been a massive seizure of counterfeit goods at a business establishment in downtown Kingston.
The goods, which are valued at more than $100 million, were seized on Monday morning during an operation along Barry Street.
Victor Barrett, Assistant Superintendent at the Counter-Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) said the police raided two establishments after getting intelligence that counterfeit goods were at these locations.
He said a wide assortment of brands, such as Nike, Puma, Converse and Gucci, were seized during the raid.
Two Chinese nationals were taken into custody.
On April 3, C-TOC detectives found $500 million worth of counterfeit clothing and shoes at two establishments on Princess Street.
Six Chinese nationals were arrested.
Two were charged with breaches of the Trademark Act.
Unuh sure a Gucci or is it Pucci ??? A di fake food Dem Dem fi find now
As mi say inna the fuss post. This shit nuh cut dash unless mi see smaddy from customs a get lick to. Who clear dem supn ya? How were the items declared? Was there a tax break? Come on man, unnu fi do the full work and stop the grand standing f**kery.
Agree!! They do not want to look further due to the persons behind the custom avoidance, that is a multi-billion dollar industry.
look like the Chinese stop pay them money , cause everything Downtown counterfeit, suh a who them Police bway yah a try fool, if a suh, the whole a Downtown fi lock down.