The seizure of fake perfumes during a routine patrol prompts police to warn that anyone suspicious of goods, should report the matter to police on 101 or the Citizens Advice consumer helpline 0808 223 1133. https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/crime/ipswich-town-centre-fake-perfume-sales-7658932
<h1 class="entry-title">Tag: fake goods</h1>
03
Jan
Fake goods found in the back of a seized car – Heading for Cheetham Hill
An uninsured driver was stopped by Police – initially the manner in which the car was being driven had aroused suspicion. Police then found multiple boxes of counterfeit goods in the boot. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/heading-cheetham-hill-haul-fake-19555090
Bognor Regis seller found with fake goods worth £18k has been sentenced
Another successful outcome for Surelock clients following an undercover operation in October 2018, when investigators first identified eBay seller Garry Warren selling counterfeit rock band T-shirts and hooded tops. In February 2019, Surelock investigators and West Sussex Trading Standards visited the sellers home and seized counterfeit clothing for many bands including Iron Maiden, The Beatles, […]
A Man in Woolwich has been jailed for selling £150,000 of fake Justin Bieber and One Direction merchandise
In July 2014, Surelock International Limited provided the City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) with evidence leading to a prison sentence of 30 months for Woolwich man Meraj Gul, who pleaded guilty to selling goods with unauthorised trademarks. Acting Detective Superintendent and Head of the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), Peter Ratcliffe, said: “This sentencing […]
City of London Police Crackdown on Christmas Counterfeiters
More than 1,500 suspected fake goods seized Detectives from the City of London Police’s dedicated IP crime unit (PIPCU) arrested three people in morning raids and seized more than 1,500 suspected fake goods on 9 Dec 2014 as part of a crackdown on counterfeit goods being sold online in the lead up to Christmas. Yesterday’s […]
24
Oct
£3m Boost for City of London IP Crime Unit
The fight against digital piracy and counterfeit goods was today (23 October 2014) boosted by £3 million of new government funding to the City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU). Minister for Intellectual Property (IP), Baroness Neville-Rolfe announced the government’s funding commitment to the national crime unit at the Anti Counterfeiting Group Conference in London. […]
Thousands Visit Wembley Market on its First Day
( Photo: Chris Winter) Around 8,000 people flocked to the new Wembley Market on its first day of Sunday trading yesterday. Shoppers enjoyed the wares on offer at the 210 stalls following the re-opening of the popular trading place which was axed by developers Quintain last year due to the volume of fake goods for […]