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Latest News - Organised crime

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The Anti-Counterfeiting Group features widely in the latest IP Crime Group Report

24 September 2015

24.09.15 - In the Minister's opening remarks on page 4, she highlights a number of specific achievements starting with ACG: “The growing threat from social media that is being challenged by the Anti-Counterfeiting Group and their partners in initiatives such as Operation Jasper”.

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EU logo for online sale of safe medicines - not counterfeit

24 September 2015

24.09.15 - How to avoid buying counterfeit medicines on line.

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IP crime falling in UK but social media has soared to become a major market for counterfeit trade

24 September 2015

24.09.15 - The top five items for counterfeiters are tobacco, clothing, alcohol, shoes and dvds, and according to the government's Intellectual Property Office IP crime has strong links to organised crime and violence.

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Advice issued after 'alarming' seizure of counterfeit alcohol & cigarettes

24 September 2015

24.09.15 - Drinkers and smokers have been put on red alert after police seized potentially counterfeit items that could pose an immediate public health threat.

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A Five-year investigation into counterfeit goods!

16 September 2015

16.09.15 - A Five-year investigation into counterfeit goods by Brent & Harrow Trading Standards leads to 3 convictions.

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Wolverhampton shops lose licences after counterfeit booze raids

15 September 2015

15.09.15 - Two notorious shops in Wolverhampton have lost their licences amid allegations of serious crime, selling fake booze and cigarettes and possession of a Taser.

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Anti-Counterfeiting Group: fighting the good fight

10 September 2015

10.09.15 - In the UK, the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, which represents more than 140 multi-nationals, offers a variety of services to help fight fakes.

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Man jailed for flogging counterfeit DVDs

09 September 2015

09.09.15 - A repeat offender has been jailed for 12 weeks after being caught flogging fake DVDs of the latest blockbuster hits at a shop.

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Counterfeit goods: Do you think you've been sold fake goods? Here's what to do next

08 September 2015

08.09.15 - Action Fraud's guide lets you know what you should do if you've been duped and why you should steer clear of dodgy goods.

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What is illegal tobacco?

07 September 2015

07.09.15 - Illegal, or illicit, tobacco is smuggled, bootlegged or counterfeit, sold cheaply and tax-free and often linked to large-scale organised crime.

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About ACG

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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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.

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