A joint team from the Criminal Investigation Department of Ras Al Khaimah Police and the Commercial Control and Protection Department of the Department of Economic Development successfully seized 650,468 counterfeit items bearing international brand trademarks, with an estimated market value of 23 million dirhams. Three individuals of Arab nationality were arrested and referred to the public prosecution.

His Excellency Brigadier Ahmed Said Mansoor, Acting Director General of Police Operations, praised the efforts of the joint teams, which successfully led to the seizure of this large quantity of counterfeit goods, including cosmetics, accessories, and other items bearing trademark brands.

His Excellency affirmed that the Ras Al Khaimah Police will always remain the vigilant guardian of the nation's security and the safety of its citizens and residents. They will take decisive action against anyone who attempts to undermine the security and stability of the country, jeopardize its economy, or threaten the safety of those who live within its borders.

In detail, Colonel Omar Al Oud Al Tineji, Director of the Criminal Investigations and Investigative Affairs Department, explained that the department received a letter from the Economic Development Department indicating the presence of two warehouses in one of the emirate's areas. These warehouses were being used to store counterfeit goods and materials bearing international trademark brands, particularly related to cosmetics and accessories.

He added that a joint task force was immediately formed from the Organized Crime Department in the Criminal Investigation and Investigation Directorate and the Monitoring and Commercial Protection Department at the Department of Economic Development. They monitored the mentioned warehouses for several days, during which they confirmed the presence of suspicious loading and storage activities.

He indicated that the necessary permits were obtained from the Public Prosecution and the warehouse was raided, where 650,000 counterfeit items were found. They were confiscated and transferred to the seized goods warehouses of the Department of Economic Development. At the same time, three individuals of Arab nationality were arrested and referred to the Public Prosecution to complete the legal procedures against them.