Multi-million pound Strangeways counterfeiting shops closed down

Thursday, 11 October 2018 16:00

A group of shops in the Strangeways area, which were being used to sell counterfeit goods, have been shut down by Manchester City Council officers.

The council obtained a Premises Closure Order to put an end to what it calls ongoing anti-social and criminal behaviour associated with the shops, on Harris Street.

The defendant in the case, Dharminder Singh Kasbia, was also ordered to pay legal costs of £11,197.50.

The order follows a raid conducted on 11 September 2018. Four properties, consisting of eight rooms in total, were found to contain large quantities of counterfeit goods during the operation, with an estimated retail value of £2.5 million.

Graham Mogg, of the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, said: ‘’The sale of counterfeit goods undermines the rights of legitimate businesses, impacts on the local economy, breeds anti-social behaviour and funds serious crime. The ACG is committed to working with partners to reduce the risk associated with this criminal activity.

"This action should send out a message to everyone who thinks that the sale of counterfeit goods and anti-social behaviour will be tolerated.

"We would like to thank all those that took part in this action and look forward to supporting similar developments in the future.’’

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