Covid-19: Abu Dhabi seizes counterfeit hand sanitisers from factory

Counterfeit hand sanitisers bearing the trademark of a global brand have been seized from a factory in Abu Dhabi.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) said it raided the facility during a filed inspection carried out in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Police.

In order to fight off commercial counterfeits across #AbuDhabi, #ADDED ran a field inspection campaign with the cooperation of @ADPoliceHQ, who raided a factory producing counterfeit hand sanitizers bearing the trademark of a global brand and seized all of its contents. pic.twitter.com/r5JE21cZOI

— - (@AbuDhabiDED) February 17, 2021

The raid, which was intended to fight off commercial counterfeit, happened after the authorities received information about the duplicate products being produced there.

The factory was found putting labels of a big international brand on the products.

All the fake items at the facility were seized and the owners have been referred to the public prosecution for legal action.

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Ismail Sebugwaawo

A professional journalist originating from Kampala, Uganda, Ismail is a happy father with strong attachment to family and great values for humanity. He has practiced journalism in UAE for the past 13 years, covering the country's parliament (FNC) and crimes, including Abu Dhabi Police, public prosecution and courts. He also reports about important issues in education, public health and the environment, with a keen interest in human interest stories. When out of reporting duties, he serves the Ugandan community in Abu Dhabi as he wants to see his countrymen happy. Exercising and reading are part of his free time.