Sharjah Economic Department and GM conduct counterfeit raids

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The company said a total of 10,000 ACDelco battery sleeves and 6,000 ACDelco oil filters were seized as part of the company's unwavering commitment to fight fake parts market. The seized spare parts were destroyed in coordination with Shred-It, a specialized company in destroying fake parts.

'The recent raid in Sharjah is yet another testimony to the fact that we are committed to working with the local law enforcement authorities to eliminate such illegal operations in the region,' said Warren Hayday, who supervised the operation from General Motors. 'We would like to thank all the concerned authorities in the UAE for their continuous support and efforts to stamp out the counterfeit market.'

Hayday said the counterfeit market is a very serious problem that poses a severe threat to the local economy and to the driving safety of the local community.

According to the latest statistics, the number of counterfeit parts available in the Middle East now encompasses 20 per cent of the total spare parts market. To help regional authorities counteract the problem, General Motors has introduced full time positions in the Middle East to address the problem through community education and working with local law enforcement agencies to expose counterfeit operations.

The profusion of counterfeit auto parts across the world is a serious threat to manufacturers, retailers and consumers alike. Counterfeiters are becoming increasingly savvy, pricing products just below genuine parts and utilizing sophisticated packaging and labeling to make them less noticeable, which makes it increasingly difficult for consumers to spot fakes.