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An industrial machine was also seized.
An industrial machine, which was being used for the production of counterfeit goods, was also seized.
During the operation, several market traders were inspected, resulting in the seizure of 1,971 counterfeit items and the formal naming of a 49-year-old woman as a suspect.
The facts were reported to the Tondela Judicial Court
A 54-year-old man was identified following the seizure of dozens of clothing and sportswear items.
The Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE) seized approximately 6,834 litres of wine, 9,112 bottles labelled as organic product and 8,432 certifier seals in clear non-compliance with applicable legislation. In a statement, ASAE says the seizures were carried out last week during an inspection operation and that it was ...
Over the past two years there have been 40 seizures a week in that area of the city. Many involve counterfeit goods. The traders' association and the parish council are calling for increased policing.
