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Counterfeit clothing seized at Plymouth Ferryport |
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Written by Felix Da Silva (fdasilva@bitnip.com)
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Wednesday, 07 November 2007 |
 More than 30,000 hats, scarves, shirts and other garments with fake designer
labels such as Armani and Boss, were discovered at Plymouth Ferryport in a
lorry, which had travelled from Santander in Spain.
According to thisisderbyshire.co.uk, counterfeit clothing which was destined for Derbyshire has been
seized by customs officers.
Jennie Kendall, HM Revenue and Customs spokeswoman, said
Smuggling and buying counterfeit goods fund organised crime and terrorist
organisations. Criminals who produce counterfeit goods have a huge effect on
legitimate companies, often forcing them to close down.
We are
successful in seizing millions of pounds' worth of goods every year and are also
responsible for breaking up and prosecuting the many criminal gangs that are
involved. No arrests have so far been made in the investigation, which is being lead by
Trading Standards officers.
The lorry was stopped by customers officers
who are believed to have been acting on specific intelligence, rather than
carrying out a random check.
Plymouth Trading Standards spokeswoman Sue Whitney said,
The public need to be aware of the dangers of buying branded counterfeit goods. Many people enjoy finding a bargain, but counterfeit goods which end up in
markets and discount stores are just the tip of a vast criminal iceberg. Quite
simply, if it appears too good to be true, it is.
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