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
- 39 imitation tote and crossbody bags confiscated from shop on 11 August.
- Fake items mimic registered brand with originals priced at €850 each.
- Valued at €11,500; one person investigated for industrial property crime.
- Ongoing probe into counterfeits' source to protect brands and market fairness.
Spanish Civil Guard officers seized 39 counterfeit handbags from a clothing and accessories shop in La Seu d'Urgell on 11 August during a targeted operation against industrial property violations.
The Fiscal and Borders Section inspected the premises and identified irregularities in the import and invoicing of various items. This prompted the confiscation of imitation tote bag and crossbody models from a registered brand, with authentic versions selling for €850 apiece. Officials valued the seized goods at €11,500 based on the originals' market price.
Proceedings have been initiated for a suspected crime against industrial property rights, with one person under investigation as the alleged perpetrator. Case files were sent to the relevant court.
Efforts to identify the counterfeits' source and full details remain ongoing. The Civil Guard noted that such activities damage brand owners, legitimate businesses, public finances, and market fairness.
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