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Counterfeit Toothpaste Factory Raided in Delhi, Over 13,000 Tubes Seized
Fake toothpaste factory busted, over 1.3K tubes seized
Hindustan Times
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Delhi Police arrested a 58-year-old man and detained six workers for operating a counterfeit toothpaste factory in Kanjhawala, northwest Delhi. The raid uncovered more than 13,000 tubes of fake Sensodyne toothpaste and revealed unsanitary conditions and illegal practices in the production process.
- 01A counterfeit toothpaste factory was discovered in Kanjhawala, northwest Delhi.
- 02Over 13,000 tubes of fake Sensodyne toothpaste were seized.
- 03The factory operated under extremely unhygienic conditions using cheap chemicals.
- 04No valid licenses or documents were found during the raid.
- 05Police are investigating further associates and suppliers involved in the operation.
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Delhi Police conducted a raid on a counterfeit toothpaste manufacturing unit in Kanjhawala, northwest Delhi, leading to the arrest of a 58-year-old man and the detention of six workers. The operation was discovered following a tip-off, revealing that the factory was producing fake Sensodyne toothpaste under extremely unhygienic conditions. Authorities seized over 13,000 tubes, including 2,100 filled tubes and 10,472 empty tubes, along with packaging materials and chemicals. The accused admitted to using cheap fluoride mixtures and selling the counterfeit products in shops across Rohini and beyond. The police confirmed that the factory lacked any valid documentation or licenses, prompting ongoing investigations to identify additional associates and suppliers involved in this illicit operation.
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The discovery of the counterfeit toothpaste factory raises health concerns for consumers who may have unknowingly purchased unsafe products.
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