Producing fake alcohol is being seen as a way of making money and it can be bought cheaply. However it’s a big problem because of the risks it poses to people’s health, it can cause anything from nausea to blindness and even death. What is fake alcohol? Fake or illegally produced alcohol is alcohol that […]
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Clydebank Shops Could be Stocking Dangerous Fake Booze, Warns Top Cop
Shops in Clydebank could be selling bottles of fake alcohol containing a poisonous chemical, a top cop has warned. Chief inspector Kenny Thomson, from Police Scotland’s specialist crime division, said people in the town are at risk of consuming dodgy booze that could cause serious health problems. The fake alcohol sold in shops and online […]
Increased Crackdown on Links to Counterfeiters’ Websites
The government has stated that fakers account for 10 per cent of global trade and is to step up its crackdown on fake goods in the UK. A new report has revealed that clothing, tobacco and alcohol are the top products targeted by counterfeiters. 72 million website links were removed in the past year, up […]