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Longford crime unit and others seize around 800 suspected counterfeit items

The two-day inter-agency search operation that involved multiple units including the Longford Crime Unit found fake Apple products (subject to examination) with an estimated loss of revenue of €160,000

Longford crime unit and others seize around 800 suspected counterfeit items

fake Apple products (subject to examination) with an estimated loss of revenue of €160,000

Reporter:

Longford Leader Reporter

22 Oct 2024 5:33 PM

Email:

newsroom@longfordleader.ie

Gardaí carried out a two-day inter-agency search operation targeting Intellectual Property (IP) crime in the Castlebar, Westport, Ballinrobe and Claremorris areas earlier this week.
This operation was conducted by Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Crime Unit, Mayo South Community Engagement, Garda National Immigration Bureau and the Intellectual Property Crime Investigation Unit of the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
The Gardaí received assistance from colleagues in Revenue Customs, the Workplace Relations Commission and the Social Welfare Special Investigations Unit.
Multiple business premises were searched as part of this operation leading to over 800 suspected counterfeit items being seized.
These items were fake Apple products (subject to examination) with an estimated loss of revenue of €160,000.
There have been no arrests made at this time and investigations are ongoing.
It's estimated that Intellectual Property crime costs the EU economy over €85 billion per year and can pose serious risks to public health, safety and job security.

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