Fake Tactical Uniforms and Police Patches Seized at Asunción Store

A fiscal-police operation in Asunción seized hundreds of tactical garments, police insignia and reflective vests that lacked the required legal or regulatory backing.

The raid took place Tuesday at a commercial premises on Avenida Colón. Personnel from the Specialized Department Against the Violation of Intellectual Rights carried it out under the direction of the Public Prosecutor's Office as part of an investigation into the improper use of official police marks and insignia.

Authorities confiscated 500 patches and insignia, including name badges, rank markings, shields and flags. They also seized dozens of tactical, operations and service uniforms, pilot garments, kepis, hats, jackets and tactical trousers, along with institutional stickers and identification plates.

The seized materials included 31 reflective vests bearing the words “National Police.” The vests did not have the mandatory regulatory QR code. At the prosecutor's direction, all uniforms and insignia were immediately transferred to the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Investigators will examine where the materials came from and whether those responsible should face charges for illegally selling official insignia.