Let's tackle illicit trade head on

Counterfeit products usually bear the trademark of a legitimate, known and trusted brand. [iStockphoto]

The recent crackdown on various forms of illicit goods revealed the extent to which criminal networks have proliferated in our nation and posed a threat to the lives and safety of all citizens.

The initiative has unearthed many illicit products, among them pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, and alcoholic products, as reported in the media.