Mumbai, Aug. 25 -- Experts have emphasised the need to go beyond simply seizing 'illicit goods' in order to win the war against illicit trade, and for law enforcement and regulatory authorities to actively identify, track and dismantle the organised criminal networks behind them.

The experts shared their views at the ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition 2026 in Mumbai.

Organised under the theme "Strengthening Enforcement, Empowering Innovation: India's Next Chapter in Brand Protection," the two-day summit convened senior representatives from Indian Customs, State Police, international intellectual property agencies, and global brand leaders to address the escalating sophistication of cross-border smuggling, digital distribution channel...