Last week, the Deriş Team led a major coordinated operation resulting in five simultaneous raids across two cities. Four of these raids were carried out in Istanbul—two in Gaziosmanpaşa and two in Başakşehir—while the fifth took place in Izmir. All targeted locations were identified as illegal production and storage sites. The operation generated significant attention in the relevant market sector.

The raids focused on dismantling key nodes in the counterfeit supply chain, targeting facilities actively involved in the manufacture and distribution of counterfeit goods. In total, the operation resulted in the seizure of 163,528 counterfeit items, including 13,081 pairs of counterfeit sneakers that were already packaged and ready for sale.

Operation Highlights:

• A total of five coordinated raids were conducted: four across two districts in Istanbul and one in Izmir, all focusing on well-known hubs for counterfeit production and storage.
• Authorities seized a total of 163,528 counterfeit products, including 13,081 pairs of ready-for-sale counterfeit sneakers.
• The operation showcased seamless cooperation between the Deriş Team and three regional police departments.
• All targeted locations were illegal manufacturing or storage facilities directly involved in the counterfeiting process.

This operation underscores Deriş’s unwavering commitment to tackling counterfeiting at its roots and safeguarding the intellectual property rights of our clients.