Authorities in Takeo province recently torched 800 tons of counterfeit cigarettes in a major public destruction ceremony led by local officials.
Officials confirmed the massive haul was seized directly from a factory making knockoff brands. By making such a public spectacle of the burn, authorities wanted to send a loud and clear message that there is no market for fake goods here.
Counterfeit smokes have become a major headache for locals, and many worry about getting stuck with fake products. With so much questionable stuff on the streets these days, people are finding it hard to trust what they are buying.
