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£250k fake goods seized at market

17:25, Dec 22 2012

 

More than £250,000 of counterfeit goods have been seized at an open-air market.

Fake clothing and bags were confiscated at Glasgow's Barras Market, including brands such as Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Armani, Calvin Klein and Adidas.

In addition, DVDs, cigarettes, perfume and jewellery including Links of London and Pandora were also seized.

Five men and one woman have been arrested in connection with alleged offences under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act.

Police will now pursue restraining their assets under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Detective Inspector Allan Burton, of Glasgow's London Road Police Office, said: "The sale of counterfeit goods is estimated to cost the economy over £10 million a year in Scotland.

"Strathclyde Police actively target those involved in serious and organised crime and, by working together with our partner agencies, we can successfully disrupt those involved in illegal activities.

"Selling counterfeit goods is not only a crime, but often controlled by organised crime networks as a means of funding their activities.

"We will continue to focus on such groups and would urge anyone with information on those involved in the counterfeit trade to contact their local police office, or Crimestoppers in the strictest confidence."

 

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