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SINGAPORE \u2013 Two women have been arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit goods online, with items worth over $14,000 seized.<\/p>\n
In a statement on May 21, the police said the women, aged 30 and 47, were nabbed during raids near Yishun Ring Road, Gambas Crescent, Bukit Batok West Avenue 4 and Bukit Batok Crescent between April 27 and May 19.<\/p>\n
During the operations, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department seized more than 400 items that allegedly infringed on trademarks.<\/p>\n
These included luxury bags, wallets, watches, sunglasses, pouches and accessories.<\/p>\n
The estimated street value of the seized items is more than $14,800, the police said.<\/p>\n
Police investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n
If found guilty of possessing goods with falsely applied trademarks for the purpose of trade, the women may be fined up to $100,000, jailed for up to five years, or both.<\/p>\n
The police also reminded the public that distributing and selling counterfeit goods, including through online platforms, are serious offences.<\/p>\n
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