Walter Finch
MARKET stalls in Marbella were selling counterfeit items of such high quality that only experts could tell them apart from the real thing.
From clothing and accessories to electronics, the counterfeit goods spanned a dazzling range of product categories.
But it came to an end in a dramatic market raid which saw police seize over 14,000 fake branded items and make over 40 arrests.
Investigators had spent weeks looking into the illicit business, discovering a sophisticated network of traders brazenly selling counterfeit products across multiple market stalls.
The scale of the operation was so extensive that police were forced to bring in expert witnesses from each targeted brand to verify the illegality of the goods.
The huge operation saw agents methodically inspect each market stall and uncover a vast array of fake designer items.
The arrested individuals now face serious charges of industrial property rights violations, with all evidence and findings formally submitted to judicial authorities.
The operation underscores the ongoing battle against counterfeit goods in popular tourist destinations such as Marbella, where illegal traders exploit high foot traffic to market fake luxury products.
