CRIME | Customs raid fake purse shop during CNY

The Macau Customs Service (SA) revealed that it has transferred a female shop owner to the Public Prosecution Office after she was found selling counterfeit products.
During the Chinese New Year period, the SA has inspected more than 10 shops throughout Macau, specially targeting shops with a history of illegal trade practices. On February 24, SA officials found a number of allegedly fake designer handbags, on the shelves of a jewelry and souvenir store in Fai Chi Kei alongside counterfeit apparel and suitcases.
After asking the patent holders for assistance, the SA was able to confirm that these products were all counterfeits.
Authorities detained the female shop owner to assist in their investigation before charging her for the crime. She allegedly denied knowing the origins and cost of her products and denied the accusation that she was selling fake products.
During the investigation, SA also found counterfeit clothing being sold along items from unknown brands. It is suspected that the shop was mainly selling the nameless clothing and the counterfeit clothing to create the impression that it was an outlet-style store.