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The threat of counterfeit goods

Friday, March 31, 2023 | 430 Views |

In recent months, this column has raised many interesting discussions about some national security threats that Botswana faces ranging from money laundering, trafficking of drugs, proliferation of small arms and light weapons and a host of other security issues.

However, the threat of counterfeit goods to public safety is an important security issue that has received little attention in Botswana whenever national security issues are discussed.

The recent busting of a large cache of boxes of cigarettes and alcohol by state security agencies in Gaborone as well as the flooding of the black market with large bales of pasta has raised some concerns about proliferation of counterfeit goods in Botswana.

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The threat of counterfeit goods

In recent months, this column has raised many interesting discussions about some national security threats that Botswana faces ranging from money laundering, trafficking of drugs, proliferation of small arms and light weapons and a host of other security issues.