The property came to attention after the inspection of a vehicle. During the subsequent raid, a large quantity of counterfeit branded goods such as shoes, watches, and shirts was found. A 22-year-old man from Den Hoorn was arrested for dealing in these counterfeit goods.
 

Undermining

The trade in counterfeit branded goods is a form of undermining and is prohibited. This means that buying such items is also illegal.

In undermining, the legal upper world and the criminal underworld become intertwined. Those who trade in counterfeit branded goods deceive their buyers, defraud brand owners, do not pay taxes, and pocket the profits.

What can you do?

Do you see suspicious activities in your area, does a property have an unusually high level of security measures, is there no clear sign at a business, or are many people entering and exiting at strange times? This could indicate undermining criminality such as the trade in counterfeit branded goods or the production and/or trade in narcotics.

If you notice something suspicious that may indicate undermining, please report it to the police. You can do so via the options below.