Destroying illegal goods of unknown origin worth nearly 250 million VND

Destroying counterfeit, fake and smuggled goods. Photo: Van Truong

The destroyed goods included 2,235 packs of 555, Zet, Gem cigarettes..., 350 helmets of unknown origin, 900 smuggled skin care masks, 220 kg of pomegranate seeds of unknown origin, 670 plastic swords, 400 smuggled plastic guns...

These are products of unknown origin, counterfeit goods, and smuggled goods that have been recovered by teams of the Provincial Market Management Department since June 2017.

Destroying cigarettes of unknown origin. Photo: Van Truong

Based on each type of goods, the destruction council decides to choose the appropriate form of destruction, ensuring compliance with regulations and environmental hygiene. Mainly, the methods are crushing, burning and some burying... In total, there are 43 types of violating goods worth nearly 250 million VND.

Mr. Nguyen Van Thang - Deputy Head of the Market Management Department said: From now until the end of the year, the Department will continue to strengthen comprehensive inspections in the province to promptly detect and handle violations, ensuring the quality of goods for people buying and selling goods at the end of the year.

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