The Philippine National Police (PNP) uncovered a large-scale counterfeit footwear operation worth more than P5.26 million during Oplan Megashopper at an industrial facility in San Simon, Pampanga.
The operation followed the implementation of a search warrant issued by a regional trial court for violations of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
Authorities seized hundreds of pairs of fake Crocs slippers in various colors, assorted business documents, and a molding machine used to manufacture counterfeit footwear.
Police said the fake slippers were valued at P513,206, while the molding machine was estimated at P4.75 million, bringing the total value of confiscated items to P5,263,206.
PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the real victims of counterfeit goods are consumers who unknowingly buy substandard and potentially dangerous products, stressing the PNP’s continuing campaign against market fraud.
