MUMBAI: In a major crackdown on counterfeit branded products, the Mumbai Police have busted an organised racket involved in selling fake mobile accessories in the Ghatkopar area. The police carried out raids and seized counterfeit goods worth approximately Rs 16.33 lakh. Cases have been registered against six shopkeepers for their alleged involvement in the racket.
According to police officials, the action was initiated following specific intelligence inputs about the sale of fake mobile accessories being passed off as products of Apple Inc. The raids were conducted in the Patel Chowk and Niloyog Mall areas of Ghatkopar East, where such items were reportedly being sold openly.
A team from the company also assisted the police during the operation. Acting swiftly on the information, the police devised a strategy and formed six separate teams to conduct simultaneous raids at different locations. This ensured that the accused could not evade action.