The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested three individuals—distributors and shop owners—suspected of selling counterfeit mosquito and insecticide sprays in the Adum and Tech areas of Kumasi. The fake products, believed to be imported from Nigeria, mimic the UK-manufactured “Kill It” insecticide brand.
These arrests followed a formal complaint by Evergreen Chemist Limited, the sole importer of the original “Kill It” spray. The report prompted a targeted police operation aimed at cracking down on counterfeit goods in key business districts of the city.
The suspects are currently in police custody and face a range of charges, including trademark forgery, false labeling, and defrauding by false pretenses. If convicted, they could face up to three years in prison or pay significant fines.
Police officials warned that beyond violating intellectual property laws, the counterfeit products also pose serious health risks to the public.
PRO of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, ASP Godwin Ahianyo briefed the media on their arrest and their charges.
Abigail Del, the authorized importer of “Kill It”, expressed alarm over both the impact on her business and the health risks to consumers. “The fakes look almost identical but are lighter in color and falsely labeled ‘Made in PRC’ instead of the UK,” she explained. “Some sellers who used to carry our product switched to the counterfeit. Our sales dropped sharply—and worse, the fake product is harmful. The FDA has tested it.”
She stressed that these imitation sprays contain unidentified chemicals that could endanger lives, and called for stronger enforcement to safeguard businesses and the public.
The police are advising consumers to examine packaging carefully and check for official labels and country-of-origin markings to ensure they’re purchasing genuine products.
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