Nearly £3 million of Chinese-made fake designer-label goods have been seized by Border Force officials in the run-up to Christmas. Counterfeit Gucci scarves and fake Nike trainers are among more than 10,000 items confiscated in a crackdown on organised crime gangs trying to exploit the UK market. Home Office officials said all the ‘Christmas counterfeits’ seized since the start of November originated in China. Counterfeit Gucci merchandise is pictured aboveSecurity Minister Brandon Lewis said: ‘This Government is committed to cracking down on criminals and the trade in counterfeit goods. Consumers who fear they have bought counterfeit items are advised to contact Action Fraud or their local Trading Standards office, or visit the Citizens Advice website.

Source: Daily Mail December 22, 2019 02:03 UTC