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Latest News - 2016

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Counterfeit goods recovered from Facebook seller in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

10 February 2016

10.02.16 - After gathering evidence to show that fake and counterfeit goods were being sold from the property, officers worked together to execute their warrant.

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Couple sentenced for selling counterfeit cigarettes from home

10 February 2016

10.02.16 - Sheila Coleman and Stewart Honeyman have pleaded guilty to possessing more than 720 packets of cigarettes and rolling tobacco.

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Deadly counterfeit toys prompt safety warning

09 February 2016

09.02.16 - DEADLY toys went up in flames in just minutes, prompting a safety warning from trading standards officers.

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Counterfeit Valentine's Day gifts could KILL say experts

07 February 2016

07.02.16 - A Daily Star Sunday investigation found dangerous copies of designer goods being flogged on markets across the UK in the run-up to February 14.

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Suspected counterfeit vodka & cigarettes seized from shops in Kingstanding

06 February 2016

06.02.16 - POLICE swooped in Kingstanding on Thursday, recovering dozens of suspected counterfeit alcohol and tabacco.

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Counterfeit cigarettes & £20K cash seized in Kirkby

05 February 2016

05.02.16 - Officers from Knowsley Neighbourhood Support team and Knowsley Council Trading Standards executed a warrant at a Kirkby home today.

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Court orders Coventry shopkeeper to pay £800 in legal costs over counterfeit 'Beats' speakers

02 February 2016

02.02.16 - Speaking afterwards, Allan Harwood, from Coventry Trading Standards, said: “We hope that this prosecution sends a clear message to traders in Coventry that they need to operate within the law and the consequences they will face if they do not.

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Council issues warning of counterfeit Chekov Vodka

02 February 2016

02.02.16 - Halton Borough Council is warning consumers about a hazardous batch of counterfeit Vodka known to be circulating in the area. Tests of the counterfeit Chekov brand vodka have found the product contains very high levels of methanol.

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Dodgy dealer sentenced for selling counterfeit goods on Facebook

29 January 2016

012916 - Nigel Booth has been given a 12-week suspended prison term after being prosecuted for the second time for selling fake designer goods via Facebook.

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Three locked up over £2.4m counterfeit and non-duty cigarettes

27 January 2016

27.01.16 - Smuggled smokes disguised as desserts!

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