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08/11/2006
Three released after counterfeit goods seizure
The three men who were arrested following the seizure of suspected counterfeit goods in south Belfast yesterday, have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.
The items, which are believed to have been worth an estimated £250,000, were recovered yesterday during a planned search operation in the King Street area of the city, involving local uniformed officers and officers from the Intellectual Property Crime Unit supported by a representative from FACT - Federation Against Copyright Theft.
The items seized included fireworks, DVDs, a wide range of clothing and footwear.
(EF)
The items, which are believed to have been worth an estimated £250,000, were recovered yesterday during a planned search operation in the King Street area of the city, involving local uniformed officers and officers from the Intellectual Property Crime Unit supported by a representative from FACT - Federation Against Copyright Theft.
The items seized included fireworks, DVDs, a wide range of clothing and footwear.
(EF)
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