Jeddah Municipality has confiscated 3,699 counterfeit garments bearing fake sports club logos and commercial trademarks during two inspection campaigns in the southern and central districts of the city.

Saudi authorities have intensified efforts to combat intellectual property theft and protect consumers from fraudulent goods.

Yasser Bakhsh, director general of monitoring and addressing negative phenomena, stated that 'all counterfeit clothing was confiscated and destroyed.' Additionally, 19 machines and pieces of equipment used for sewing, embroidery, printing, and cutting were seized, and violators were referred to the relevant authorities to complete legal procedures.

During a joint inspection in the Al Jamiah municipality district, field teams discovered two rooms inside a residential property used for sewing, embroidering, and printing counterfeit trademarks onto clothing. The operation resulted in the seizure and destruction of 1,029 counterfeit items.

Authorities also confiscated eight machines used for embroidery, sewing, printing and cutting. In addition, 850 unbranded clothing items were donated to the Estidamah Food Preservation Association for charitable use.

Inspectors later discovered another illegal operation inside an apartment in a mixed residential and commercial building, where 2,670 counterfeit branded clothing items were seized and destroyed in the presence of the relevant authorities.

The campaigns were carried out with the support of the Al Jamiah and Al Aziziyah municipalities and in coordination with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, the Ministry of Commerce, the Civil Defense, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property and field enforcement teams.

Jeddah Municipality said it will continue inspection campaigns to strengthen compliance, improve regulatory enforcement and curb illegal activities operating from residential properties, while protecting consumers and ensuring a safe environment for residents and visitors.

The involvement of multiple agencies, including the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority and the Ministry of Commerce, highlights a coordinated push against illicit trade. The donation of 850 unbranded garments to the Estidamah Food Preservation Association for charity reflects a dual approach of enforcement and social responsibility. Jeddah Municipality has pledged to continue such crackdowns to deter illegal operations in residential areas and safeguard consumer rights.