More than 134,000 items from 42
fake brands were seized, including designer bags, watches, gloves, glasses and car parts, authorities said.
The counterfeit goods were recycled in the presence of representatives from the US, Germany, Japan and the UK. The products were copies of popular brands from these countries.
“Recycling counterfeit goods is a great option for brand owners. It protects their rights and prevents any illegitimate competition,” said Yousef Ozair Mubarak, director of the Intellectual Property Rights Department.
Mr Mubarak said the confiscated goods were disposed of in an eco-friendly way.
“Recycling allows us to convert unusable counterfeit goods into valuable commodities while protecting the environment. It reduces landfill waste and carbon dioxide emissions associated with incineration,” he said.