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19/12/2014
Counterfeit Toys Seized At Dublin Port
Customs officers have seized counterfeit toys worth an estimated €600,000 at Dublin Port.
It is understood that officers from Revenue's Customs Service uncovered a consignment of around 20,000 toys originating from China.
The toys are understood to be based on popular children's film characters.
The toys will be destroyed once it's confirmed that intellectual property rights have been breached.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that officers from Revenue's Customs Service uncovered a consignment of around 20,000 toys originating from China.
The toys are understood to be based on popular children's film characters.
The toys will be destroyed once it's confirmed that intellectual property rights have been breached.
(MH/CD)
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