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Thousands of counterfeit goods seized in Athens factory raid

Thousands of counterfeit goods seized in Athens factory raid

Members of the interdepartmental market control unit DIMEA found and seized thousands of bootleg goods from a clothing and footwear factory in Peristeri, western Athens, according to a statement released on Thursday.

A search on the factory turned up around 10,316 contraband items of clothing and footwear, of which 8,599 had brand imprints. 

Officers also found and seized four stamping machines and imposed a fine of 100,000 euros.

The items seized were later destroyed. 

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