Authorities inspecting a facility in La Phu.
On June 14th, the Hanoi Police, in collaboration with the Hanoi Market Management team, conducted inspections of food and confectionery production and trading facilities in La Phu commune, Hoai Duc district. This operation was led by Team 7 of the Economic Police Department.
At number 156 La Phu, authorities discovered 62 boxes of chocolate and red apple candy, valued at approximately 27 million VND. The business owner was unable to present invoices or documents verifying the origin of the goods.
The inter-agency team seized the violating goods and issued a fine of 57 million VND for trading goods without clear provenance.
Seized goods.
Senior Lieutenant Dang Thai Ha, an officer of Team 7, shared that similar inspections are being intensified across Hanoi, not just in La Phu commune. This is in strict adherence to the Prime Minister’s dispatch and the directives of the Hanoi Police Department regarding the prevention and suppression of smuggling, commercial fraud, and intellectual property rights violations.
“Many businesses in the La Phu craft village, Hoai Duc district, have been closed for several days, only opening when they receive orders. Goods are imported sparingly, and those of unclear origin are mixed with properly documented items, making it challenging for inspectors,” said Senior Lieutenant Ha.
The Hanoi Economic Police have successfully investigated and dismantled major economic crimes, corruption, and smuggling cases. These achievements demonstrate the effectiveness of the Hanoi Police Department’s resolute directives in inspecting and handling violations related to smuggling, commercial fraud, and counterfeit goods. These efforts contribute to market stabilization and raising awareness among Hanoi residents about the dangers of fake and counterfeit products.
In addition to strengthened inspections and violation handling, the Hanoi Police place great emphasis on propaganda work. This involves educating the public to voluntarily abide by the law and refrain from engaging in or facilitating commercial fraud. This educational aspect is considered a pivotal strategy in comprehensively and sustainably combating fake and counterfeit goods.
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