Fake bedding product syndicate busted

Fake bedding product syndicate busted
By Mustafa Shafawi | Posted: 14 July 2011 1648 hrs
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SINGAPORE: Police have broken up a major local syndicate involved in the sales and distribution of counterfeit bedding products.

Five people were arrested in a raid on Wednesday at Blk 18, Toa Payoh Lorong 6.

Police seized more than 9,000 pieces of counterfeit bedding products worth some S$120,000.

They bear the trademarks of popular cartoon characters and English Premier League clubs.

The syndicate supplied these counterfeit bedding products to makeshift retail stalls island-wide.

Investigations into the case are ongoing.

Persons found in possession of counterfeit goods for trade or distribution may face a fine of up to S$10,000 per article or a maximum fine of S$100,000 for all items, or a maximum jail term of five years, or both.

- CNA/ir