More than 3,900 pieces of counterfeit sports apparel worth over $71,000 seized, 2 men arrested in raids

Two men, aged 20 and 48, were arrested for their suspected involvement in the sale of counterfeit goods, said police.

Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted several enforcement operations at Beo Crescent, Jurong East Avenue 1 and Woodlands Close on July 30 and 31.

More than 3,900 pieces of purported trademark-infringing sports apparel, with an estimated street value of more than $71,000, and cash amounting to more than $270 were seized.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Police have also referred the 48-year-old man to Singapore Customs for investigations into offences involving duty-unpaid cigarettes.

The offence of possession of goods with falsely applied trademarks for the purpose of trade carries a fine up to $100,000, an imprisonment term of up to five years, or both.