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03 August 2015
03.08.15 - Illegal, or illicit, tobacco is smuggled, bootlegged or counterfeit, sold cheaply and tax-free and often linked to large-scale organised crime.
03 August 2015
03.08.15 - Consumer watchdogs became suspicious when they spotted designer wear and sportswear being sold at particularly low prices, Pennine magistrates were told.
03 August 2015
27.07.15 - THURROCK Council's trading standards team secured a prosecution for selling counterfeit CDs and DVDs on Wednesday (22 June).
02 August 2015
02.08.15 - Fears that alcohol home delivery services could be making it easier for children in Liverpool to access beer, wine and spirits have been raised by licensing experts – who have also raised concerns about fake booze.
31 July 2015
31.07.15 - A trader who was caught selling counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco in East Street Market has been sentenced to a maximum of 12 months (suspended for two years).
30 July 2015
30.07.15 - A trader who sold more than 82,000 fake cigarettes out of a pull-along shopping trolley at a London market pleaded guilty to a string of offences.
29 July 2015
29.07.15 - Greater Manchester Police visited 123 retailers across the city and seized thousands of substances.
29 July 2015
29.07.15 - Police officers and Trading Standards officers seized "duty diverted and smuggled" alcohol from the premises in May.
29 July 2015
29.07.15 - Government websites are being hijacked by hackers who use them for the sale of counterfeit goods, including mental health drugs unlicensed in the UK.
28 July 2015
28.07.15 - A trader who supplied a Chester shop with fake branded mobile phone accessories was found guilty at Chester Crown Court of nine offences relating to fraudulent trading, money laundering and selling and offering for sale counterfeit goods.
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ACG represents more than 3,000 brands affected by this influx of fakes into the UK and delivers an international network of information, advice and contacts on all aspects of IP protection. Working with Government and law enforcement agencies since 1980, ACG is focused on providing an effective and sustained response to counterfeiting.
Membership with the ACG is the best way to work with government and enforcement bodies to protect your brand. Our Roadshows and training days help you reach out to police, trading standards and border force officers and tell them about your genuine products.