Panaji, Feb. 2 -- Alok Kumar, Director General of Police, Goa has asserted that law enforcement agencies must recognise the deep and widespread presence of counterfeit and smuggled goods in Indian markets as these illegal activities harm the economy, erode social values, endanger public health, and ultimately affect the quality of life of citizens.

FICCI-CASCADE (Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy) today organised a Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on 'Prevention of Counterfeiting and Smuggling' in Panaji, Goa.

The Goa police chief extended his support for the initiative and highlighted the importance of such capacity-building programmes in strengthening the competence, readin...