Spanish Civil Guard Seizes 39 Counterfeit Handbags in La Seu d'Urgell Raid
Officers raided a shop in La Seu d'Urgell, spotting import irregularities and seizing replicas infringing trademarks. Proceedings launched against one suspect as origin probe continues.
Key Points
- Civil Guard confiscated 39 replica Tote Bag and Crossbody handbags from a shop on August 11.
- Items had €850 public price but €11,500 original brand value; irregularities in import and invoicing found.
- One person under investigation for alleged industrial property offense; case sent to court.
- Probe ongoing to trace counterfeit goods origin; harms brands, businesses, and creates unfair competition.
Spanish Civil Guard officers seized 39 counterfeit handbags from a clothing and accessories shop in La Seu d'Urgell on 11 August as part of an operation targeting products that infringe industrial property rights.
The Fiscal and Borders Section carried out the inspection, where agents spotted irregularities in the importation and invoicing of various articles. They confiscated replica versions of registered trademark models, specifically Tote Bag and Crossbody styles. The items carried a public selling price of €850 but an estimated original market value of €11,500 according to the brand.
The action has prompted proceedings for an alleged industrial property offence, with one individual under investigation as the presumed responsible party. Diligences have been submitted to the relevant duty court.
Investigations continue to trace the origin of the seized goods, as authorities work to fully clarify the circumstances. The Civil Guard stressed that selling counterfeit products harms affected brands, legitimate businesses, and public finances while creating unfair competition for compliant companies.
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