'Operation Jupiter' Nabs IP Infringers
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Friday joined international police agency INTERPOL in announcing a major seizure of counterfeit and other illicit goods in South America. The sting, known as "Operation Jupiter," resulted in 185 new arrests and the seizure of $115 million of goods.
Counterfeit medicines, toys, sub-standard electrical products, and agro-chemicals were nabbed in addition to illicit drugs, firearms, ammunition, and other products. To date, Operation Jupiter seizures netted over $165 million worth of illicit goods, officials said in a press release.
"It’s hard to rest easy knowing that this is just the tip of the iceberg, but this bust is an important step towards protecting workers and families from the devastating and lethal consequences of counterfeiting and piracy," said Chamber Global IP Center CEO David Hirschmann.
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