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Οver 1.2 million counterfeit goods and 130 million cigarettes were seized in Cyprus

A joint customs operation coordinated by the European Anti-Fraud Office

Newsroom November 13 05:03

Over 1.2 million counterfeit goods and 130 million cigarettes were seized during an international joint customs operation coordinated by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). According to a press release, the Operation, code-named REPLICA, targeted to combat illegal import into the EU of goods infringing intellectual property rights (IPR), with emphasis on goods likely to pose a risk to the environment and the health and safety of consumers. These checks uncovered a wide array of counterfeit goods including cigarettes, perfumes, car and bicycle spare parts, toys, fashion accessories and electric devices. The operation took place between 31/3 and 11/4 of 2014, with the participation of the Customs Department of the Republic of Cyprus.

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