Fake clothes and accessories seized at Stow Fair
More than 300 fake clothes, bags, sunglasses and shoes were seized from this year's Stow Fair.
Gloucestershire Police and the county council's trading standards team were at last week's event looking for counterfeit accessories.
Forged items confiscated included 56 pairs of Nike trainers, 17 bags and 50 scarves by Louis Vuitton, 16 Dior bags, 30 Gucci scarves, 38 bags and 20 scarves by Chanel and 80 Bulgari sunglasses.
No arrests were made following the finds, but the constabulary confirmed it was still investigating.
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Officers also seized £3,390 on suspicion it was the proceeds of crime.
Eddie Coventry, head of Trading Standards, said: "We had noticed the fair had developed a sizeable market and we were keen to ensure stall holders were complying with the law in the way we would expect of other stall holders at markets in the county.
"The value of the items we have seized is substantial and represents a potential significant loss to traders offering the genuine items for sale."
Animal health officers were also at the fair to ensure horses were in good health and had the appropriate passports.
Comments
by Matt1006
Wednesday, October 31 2012, 1:11PM
“So how does this compare to previous Horse Fairs? Is the amount of dodgy merchandise being offered increasing year-on-year, or is this year's haul of 300 items a reduction...???
Only half a story again, TiG.”