Shops Selling Fake Printer Ink Closed
MAKKAH,
August 2007 — The Ministry of Commerce in Makkah is investigating 17
commercial shops that have been found to sell counterfeit printer ink
cartridges.The ministry received a complaint from two international ink
manufacturers about counterfeit ink cartridges that were carrying their
logos and were being sold in the Saudi market. The fake products were
being sold at a cheaper price, which had increased their popularity
among unsuspecting customers.The shops have been temporarily closed
down for selling the products. Goods have been confiscated and shop
owners are currently being questioned. According to a Ministry of
Commerce spokesman, some of the shops had also established workshops to
label and package cartridges.He added that the ministry is keen to take
the matter further and begin legal action.