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29 March 2024

37,000 fake electric goods seized in Sharjah

Sharjah Police have arrested members of the gang, who have confessed to the charges of receiving and selling such cables. (SUPPLIED)

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As part of its ongoing efforts to fight commercial fraud in the emirate, the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has seized 37,000 fake circuit breakers bearing international brand names.

Hamad Al Midfaa, Deputy Director of SEDD's Legal Affairs Section, said the department was able to seize the counterfeit electric goods before it could be circulated in the country.

“The agent of the electric goods filed a complaint about fake electric products bearing international brand names being sold in the emirate.

SEDD formed a team to follow up on the complaint, and has taken the necessary actions against those involved in trading in fake products,” Al Midfaa said.

"As part of its strategy to fight commercial fraud and counterfeit products, SEDD was able to send its inspectors to raid the infringer's premises. It seized all the counterfeit goods after tracking the fake electric cables and was able to identify those who were receiving these cables and who were then selling them to shops inside and outside the country. Sharjah Police have arrested members of the gang, who have confessed to the charges,” he added.

Stressing the importance of the timeous detection of counterfeit products, Al Midfaa urged members of the public as well as companies with information on any suspicious activity in counterfeit goods to immediately report it by calling the Department’s toll-free customer service line on 600567777.

Ali Fadhil of the Dispute Resolution Division noted that the counterfeit products were seized by the SEDD in cooperation with inspectors from the Commercial Control and Protection Department, and that the counterfeit products are being kept in warehouses until it can be destroyed.

“This will be done after ensuring that the cables are indeed counterfeit, after completing the legal procedures and after meeting with agents,” he said, adding that the seized products include 37,000 counterfeit circuit breakers that can cause fires.

The department is urging consumers and traders to avoid counterfeit products - particularly when dealing with electrical appliances - due to the extreme danger they pose. It also stresses the importance of being aware of the basic specifications of these products, which can be detected with the naked eye, in order to avoid any potential hazards and losses.