Suspected counterfeit goods seized

The PSNI seized suspected counterfeit goods worth around £24,000 Stg at a market in Co Fermanagh today.

The PSNI seized suspected counterfeit goods worth around £24,000 Stg at a market in Co Fermanagh today.

Clothes, CDs and DVDs were discovered by police during a planned search in the Newtownbutler area.

A PSNI spokesman said although no arrests were made inquiries were on-going.

"A file will be prepared for the Public Prosecution Service," he added.

The haul follows the recovery of more than £500,000 worth Stg of fake clothing in Belfast yesterday.

The PSNI said the items, including imitation designer brands, were seized in Dargan Industrial Estate as part of an ongoing operation by the intellectual property crime unit against organised crime.

PA

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