//News from customs and authorities

Spectacular seizures of counterfeit goods, eye-catching raids against crime syndicates, international police operations and actions by Interpol and Europol, as well as successful customs interceptions – the focus here is on the work of law enforcement authorities.

Europe’s Largest Counterfeit Perfume Factory Dismantled

14. March 2026

Spanish authorities have dismantled a criminal organization that was manufacturing counterfeit perfume on a large scale and distributing it across Europe. Following months of investigations, goods worth more than 94 million euros were seized.

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EU: Authorities to confiscate over 100 million counterfeits in 2024

6. November 2025

The number of counterfeits seized in the EU remains at a high level in 2024, and the estimated value even reached a new peak. This worrying trend is shown in the latest annual report, which also highlights new challenges in brand protection.

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Customs results for 2024: German customs report surge in seizures

30. July 2025

German customs recorded a massive increase in both the total value and the total number of counterfeit goods seized in 2024. This contrasts sharply with the preceding year, when customs results had seen a noticeable decline.

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EU: Huge increase in counterfeit seizures in 2023

8. December 2024

In 2023, European authorities saw a significant increase in both the number and the estimated value of counterfeit goods seized. The annual report that has now been released showcases successes – and highlights important new challenges.

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German customs: Sharp drop in seizure figures

20. June 2024

In 2023, German customs saw a steep decline in both the total value and the number of counterfeits seized. The annual report also shows that the countries of origin of counterfeits have hardly changed – but the transportation routes did.

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Authorities pull off largest counterfeit product seizures in the USA

14. December 2023

Law enforcement authorities in New York have scored a spectacular success against counterfeit fashion goods, seizing fake products worth over a billion US dollars. Two alleged counterfeiters have now been charged.

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German customs: Sharp increase in seizure value in 2022

2. August 2023

In 2022, German customs has once again recorded a surge in the total value of counterfeits seized. The annual report shows that certain industries are particularly affected – and that the transport routes for counterfeits might be shifting.

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Police in England pull off record raid

2. August 2023

British police officers have seized more than 580 tonnes of counterfeit and illegal goods in one single action. The spectacular success is regarded as the largest single counterfeit seizure in the United Kingdom – and the largest in Europe in almost two decades.

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