400,000 counterfeit goods confiscated in Europe

BRUSSELS, June 26 (KUNA) -- Over 400,000 faked goods, including chewing gum, toys, perfumes, headphones, garden appliances and sunglasses, were seized in a large-scale Joint Customs Operation coordinated by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) in March.
Moreover, 70,000 counterfeit auto spare parts, including grills, oil and air filters and fuel pumps were also seized mainly in European ports, OLAF said in a press release Monday.
The "Operation Renegade" took place under the coordination of OLAF, EU and Asian customs authorities who carried out targeted physical checks on more than 400 containers.
The seizures of 56 million cigarettes alone prevented the loss of 12 million euro (USD 13 mn) in customs duties and taxes. Furthermore, 668 kg of cocaine were apprehended, it noted. (end) nk.rk