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A plumber has been charged after a tip-off about counterfeit watch advertisements on TikTok. The suspect is also alleged to have sold drugs and advertised the illegal installation of sirens on private vehicles. This incident raises concerns about the ease with which counterfeit goods can be sold on social media platforms, as well as the potential for other illicit activities to take place.
The case highlights the need for social media companies to take a more proactive approach to monitoring and removing counterfeit content from their platforms. It also underscores the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to disrupt the sale of counterfeit goods and other illicit activities.
It’s worth noting that this incident is not isolated, and there have been other cases of counterfeit goods being sold on social media platforms. In addition, there have been concerns raised about the use of social media platforms for other illicit activities, such as the sale of drugs and the promotion of illegal services.
Overall, this incident highlights the need for greater vigilance and cooperation to tackle the sale of counterfeit goods and other illicit activities on social media platforms.
