$100 million worth of counterfeit goods seized in Jamaica

Detectives from Jamaica’s Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) conducted an operation in downtown Kingston, which resulted in the seizure of a substantial amount of counterfeit goods. 

The operation which happened on Barry Street, took place between 11 am and 3:45 pm on Wednesday, January 17.

Arrest and seizure 

Reports are that during this operation, a man was taken into custody in connection with the seizure. 

The enforcement action happened as law enforcers were conducting searches in the area. 

They came across an establishment stocking a large quantity of Crocs footwear, suspected to be counterfeit. These items, with an estimated street value exceeding $100 million, were promptly seized by the authorities. 

The identity of the detained individual remains undisclosed, with further investigations underway.

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