Fake designer clothes, sunglasses and perfume with an estimated value of 8m - and more than 270,000 in cash - were seized during raids across Strangeways businesses. <\/p>\n
Police launched a crackdown on counterfeit goods at homes, firms and storage units in the early hours of Wednesday, May 3, and Thursday, May 4. <\/p>\n
A haul of bogus items were discovered, including clothes, perfume, jewellery, sunglasses and other items. <\/p>\n
Police believe the street value of the fake items would has an estimated street value of 8m. <\/p>\n
As part of the searches more than 270,000 in cash was also recovered. <\/p>\n
A 44-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud, money laundering, as well as counterfeit and trademark offences. <\/p>\n
Both have been released on bail. <\/p>\n
Greater Manchester Polices Challenger Team, Trading Standards officers and Visas and Immigration officers joined forces to clamp down on the sale of counterfeit goods in the area. <\/p>\n
The raids were part of an ongoing enforcement operation in Strangeways, which has been dubbed Britains knock-off capital. <\/p>\n
Det Insp Paul Walker, from GMPs Challenger Manchester Team, said: These raids are a great example of successful partnership working investigating the counterfeit world. <\/p>\n
The raids took place following intelligence from our partners and send out the clear message that fakes are illegal and will not be tolerated by the police. <\/p>\n
People often see selling knock-offs as a victimless crime but buying these goods helps to line the pockets of criminals which can often fund more sinister crimes. <\/p>\n
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