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Result! Sentence for market trader: Counterfeit Yankee candles

20 July 2017

Darren Briercliffe was caught selling the counterfeit versions of the popular brand at Walton Street Market.

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Largest criminal marketplaces on the DarkWeb: AlphaBay & Hansa- shut down!

20 July 2017

AlphaBay & Hansa were known ‘underground' web sites that sold illegal drugs, stolen identification documents, counterfeit goods, malware, firearms and toxic chemicals.

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Successful operation leads to seizure of car parts worth tens of thousands

19 July 2017

PIPCU Press Release: Fake car parts including an estimated 250 Audi and Volkswagen radiator grills and other evidence were seized.

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Trader sentenced for selling counterfeit goods on Facebook

18 July 2017

Alexander Burton Bolton, 33, was caught at his home in Billingham with a host of counterfeit gear - and an order book showing sales across Teesside.

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Operation Big Ben strikes doom for fake traders

15 July 2017

On Sunday 9 July Walsall Trading Standards officers took the lead in ‘Big Ben' - a planned operation as part of an ongoing and co-ordinated campaign to rid Bescot Market of counterfeit items. They were joined by the Chair of the National Markets Group, brand representatives and West Midlands Police officers.

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Enfield fraudster jailed for selling counterfeit car parts

07 July 2017

Antonis Antzouli, of Farndale Avenue, admitted fraud and counterfeit charges at Wood Green Crown Court, on Friday June 30.

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Counterfeit pesticides seized during operation Silver Axe II

06 July 2017

Europol, together with OLAF, has supported an intensive coordinated international operation carried out at major seaports and airports. 16 EU countries - including the UK - were involved in inspecting over 940 shipments of Plant Protection Products.

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Warning over counterfeit perfume seized in Peterborough

05 July 2017

Previously tested counterfeit aftershaves and perfumes have been found to contain excessive amounts of methanol amongst other ingredients. High levels of methanol can cause skin conditions in the form of rashes and reactions to consumers especially those with sensitive skin or dermatitis. Another safety consideration is that high levels of methanol makes the perfume much more flammable.

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Haul of counterfeit designer gear, 'zombie knives' & air pistols seized

10 June 2017

In total, around £30,000-worth of fake and illegal products were seized by Trading Standards Officers and Northumbria Police.

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Two women sentenced over sale of fake Benefit make-up on eBay

07 June 2017

Although the pair thought the mascara shipped in from China was genuine, Nottingham Crown Court heard the product being sold was counterfeit.

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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.

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