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Annual Crackdown on Counterfeit Designer Goods Underway in Costa del Sol City

By John Smith • Published: 25 Aug 2020 • 12:36

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Some of the fakes seized so far Credit: Marbella.es

EVERY Summer, the Marbella Council encourages the Local Police to intensify their campaign against the sale of illegal counterfeit goods as not only does their sale damage the image of the city but also hurts the takings of legitimate businesses.

40 officers comprise the team which patrols streets, beach areas, markets and shops and so far, more than 800 fakes have been seized during what is a difficult time for the Local Police who are also involved in checking on anti Covid-19 matters.

The Paseo Maritimo and Puerto Banus are regularly patrolled as they have become a major sales point for those itinerants trying to unload the fake designer items to members of the public who surely know what they are buying.

Local Police Chief Javier Martín says that his officers will diligently follow the crackdown of these sales, which is perhaps a little easier as there are fewer tourists in the city which makes it easier to spot those with fake goods.

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John Smith

Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews

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