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Ipswich shopkeeper given community order for selling unsafe, counterfeit cigarettes

20 July 2016

20.07.16 - A shopkeeper has pleaded guilty to selling unsafe, counterfeit cigarettes from his Ipswich store.

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Shopkeepers caught selling counterfeit cigarettes could face prison

18 July 2016

18.07.16 - Trading Standards set up a pop-up unit in the town centre on Friday to tackle the growing problem of bootlegged cigarettes and tobacco.

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Leicestershire CC warning: absolutely no legitimate way to sell counterfeit goods - action will be taken!

16 July 2016

16.07.16 - A stark warning has been issued to retailers across Leicestershire after it was found many believed they weren't breaking the law by dealing in openly described dodgy merchandise.

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Mammoth haul of illegal cigarettes seized at Grimsby store

12 July 2016

12.07.16 - Councillor Hazel Chase, portfolio holder responsible for public protection at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: "We won't hesitate to take legal action against retailers who disregard the law by selling fake and unregulated tobacco products."

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Staffordshire residents warned about dangerous counterfeit booze

08 July 2016

08.07.16 - RESIDENTS are being reminded of the dangers of dodgy booze during a national safety awareness week.

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SOCIAL MEDIA COUNTERFEITING OPERATION EXPANDS ACROSS BORDERS

05 July 2016

05.07.16 - Biggest and longest enforcement action against counterfeiting and piracy on social media rolled out across Scotland and Eire.

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Pubs urged to avoid selling toxic fake alcohol

05 July 2016

05.07.16 - Made with chemicals used in screen-wash, anti-freeze and nail polish remover, it can leave those who drink it blind, in a coma or even dead.

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Fake Fragrance Sniffed Out

30 June 2016

30.06.16 - Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Specialist Trading Standards team is dealing with an increasing number of complaints of fake goods – including clothing, footwear, watches, perfume and even DVDs – being sold via selling sites and personal profiles on the social media network.

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Sentenced! Man who helped operate tobacco counterfeiting plant

17 June 2016

17.06.16 - Officers found that the men had rented adjoining units to set up a sophisticated tobacco counterfeiting and distribution plant, using raw leaf tobacco.

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Jail terms for Ballymena couple on counterfeit car product offences

13 June 2016

13.06.16 - Stephen Anderson (49) and his wife Elizabeth Helen Anderson (46), of Galgorm Hall, Ballymena, had previously pleaded guilty to a series of counterfeiting, trademark and money laundering offences.

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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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