According to the Domestic Market Management and Development Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade), following the Prime Minister’s instructions, the Quang Ninh Provincial Market Management Department directed the Market Management Teams to deploy a peak month of fighting against smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods, and intellectual property rights infringement.
Team No. 3 of the Market Management Force coordinated with the police to inspect a box containing 5.6 million baby clams. Photo: Market Management Department
Accordingly, from May 15-21, the Department inspected and handled 43 cases involving 43 subjects and 46 violations, with a total fine of VND 508,400,000 and a violation value of VND 518,801,000.
Of these, 12 cases involved intellectual property rights infringement, and 26 cases involved trading in smuggled and unidentified food products.
Authorities destroyed 664 counterfeit products bearing the labels of famous brands such as Adidas, Nike, Hermes, Longines, and Chanel.
Additionally, they ordered the destruction of 1,381 units of cakes, cereals, milk bars, 650 units of sausages, 289 units of various types of meat (fresh pork ribs, buffalo meat, pig ears, chicken feet, buffalo meat, etc.), 2,295 kg of fish and squid, 240 kg of pork bones, 136 salted eggs, 295 units of various seafood products, and 350 kg of unidentified pork meat and fat…
Some typical cases are as follows:
On May 15, the authorities inspected the cold storage of Mr. N.V.T, the owner of D.P Business Household in Cam Thuy Ward, Cam Pha City, and discovered 2,141 kg of unidentified food products.
On May 20, the Market Management Force, in collaboration with the police, inspected a location owned by Mr. N.D.P in Cam Trung Ward, Cam Pha City, and discovered 5.6 million unidentified baby clams worth VND 84 million.
All of the above goods were purchased from floating sources in the market, and the owners could not provide invoices, documents, or proof of their origin.
Customs Crackdown: A United Front Against Smuggling and Trade Fraud
On May 19, the Customs Department announced a crackdown on illicit trade, commercial fraud, and counterfeiting. With the complex nature of these issues, a heightened enforcement period will run from May 15 to June 15, 2025, mobilizing all resources to tighten controls and protect consumers and the economy.
Uncovering Illicit Coal Trade and Counterfeit Goods in Ninh Binh’s Intensive Crackdown Campaign
The authorities in Ninh Binh province have consistently detected and taken action against instances of counterfeit goods production and trade, as well as unauthorized mineral transportation. Their resolute efforts during this anti-smuggling and commercial fraud crackdown send a strong message.
Uncovering the Illicit Trade: Busting Two Syndicates Smuggling Car Parts and Batteries Worth Hundreds of Billions from China
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“Combating Smuggling and Trade Fraud: A Call for Heightened Determination, Effort, and Action”
With unwavering determination, a strong sense of purpose, and a results-driven mindset, agencies must step up their game in the fight against illicit trade practices such as smuggling, commercial fraud, and counterfeiting. A strategic and focused approach is key, with a clear delegation of duties and a shared understanding of roles, timelines, and expected outcomes.
