NI police seize counterfeit clothes

Police in the North have seized a consignment of counterfeit designer and sporting clothes believed to be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Police in the North have seized a consignment of counterfeit designer and sporting clothes believed to be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

The fakes were discovered on Thursday in warehouses in the docks area of Belfast. A number of people were arrested and have since been released pending further inquiries.

The clothes included Ireland, Rangers and Celtic football strips, as well as sporting and leisure clothes bearing the names of several leading brands.

Bags of Tommy Hilfiger, Ellesse and Kickers labels ready to be sewn into the clothes were also found.

more courts articles

Laurence Fox ordered to pay €210,000 in libel damages Laurence Fox ordered to pay €210,000 in libel damages
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

More in this section

Protest against HSE proposal to shut Navan A&E Aontú calls for ‘international city in Ireland beyond the M50’
Bomb scare at Justice Minister Helen McEntee's home roundly condemned  Bomb scare at Justice Minister Helen McEntee's home roundly condemned 
Family of missing woman 'deeply concerned for her safety' as gardaí appeal for information Family of missing woman 'deeply concerned for her safety' as gardaí appeal for information
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited