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The total value is approximately 130 thousand euros.
The operation involved two shops run by Chinese traders. The
counterfeit items bear the name of the false Made in Italy and known
trademarks. The owners of two shops were reported: face up to two
years' imprisonment and 20 thousand euro fine, plus an administrative
penalty of up to 25 thousand euros. Checks of "Fiamme Gialle"
have also found administrative irregularities for non-compliance of
the requirements in the Code of consumption, such as name, company
name, head office of the manufacturer or importer, aimed at
protecting the consumer about the origin and product safety.
Guardia
di Finanza of Ragusa also seized hundreds of counterfeit items in
Modica. The operation took place during the weekly street market,
where the military has noticed a young foreign man with a stand,
intent on selling accessories and apparel bearing trademarks of known
brands.
Upon completion of service, confirmed the authenticity of
the products offered for sale, were seized about a hundred items of
clothing and accessories including handbags, belts, scarves and
wallets bearing the names of different brands such as Dolce and
Gabbana, Gucci, Prada, Monclar, Blauer, Nike, Hogan and Ralph Lauren
all obviously fake.












