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Noida police have arrested two men for allegedly manufacturing counterfeit cigarettes using packaging resembling popular brands.
How Was the Fake Cigarette Racket Exposed?
Police uncovered the suspected counterfeit cigarette operation following a tip-off about illegal repackaging activities near Pusta Road in Kakrala, Noida. Acting on the information, officers conducted an operation and arrested two suspects allegedly involved in manufacturing and distributing fake branded cigarettes.
Investigators identified the arrested men as Sandeep and Sandeep alias Sanjeev, both residents of Bulandshahr district. Police said the suspects were using specialised machinery to package tobacco products in materials resembling established cigarette brands.
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How Were Counterfeit Cigarettes Manufactured?
According to police, the suspects filled empty branded cigarette packaging with tobacco and repackaged counterfeit products to resemble popular brands, including Gold Flake and Capstan. The operation allegedly involved machinery designed to make the finished products appear similar to genuine cigarettes.
Investigators believe the repackaged cigarettes were intended for distribution through small retail outlets. A car allegedly used to transport the counterfeit consignments was also recovered during the police operation.
What Did Police Recover During the Operation?
Officers seized thousands of empty cigarette packets, loose tobacco, ready-made cigarettes and three packaging machines from the suspected manufacturing operation. The recovered materials are being examined as part of the investigation into the alleged counterfeiting network.
Police also recovered a vehicle believed to have been used for transporting the products to retailers. Investigators are examining the suspected distribution arrangements to identify other individuals who may have participated in the operation.
What Legal Action Has Been Taken?
Police registered a First Information Report under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Trade Marks Act. Authorities also disclosed that one of the arrested suspects had previously faced criminal charges at a local police station.
Further investigations are underway to identify remaining members of the suspected network and establish the extent of the illegal cigarette distribution operation. Police are examining the manufacturing and transportation arrangements associated with the seized materials.
The case highlights concerns surrounding counterfeit consumer products being packaged to resemble established brands and supplied through retail distribution channels.
