Bulgarian Customs Seize Nike, Adidas, Puma, Diesel Counterfeits

Jul 21 2010 - 13:23

During their recent inspection at the Lesovo border crossing point in southeastern Bulgaria, the customs officials seized 3,126 clothing items and accessories bearing well-known brand names, believed to be counterfeit.

The officials seized 1,896 key holders and metal emblems with the mark of Mercedes and 1,230 jackets, Bermuda shorts, T-shirts and sporting items bearing the marks of Nike, Adidas, Puma and Diesel. The items were found in a truck with a foreign license plate traveling from Turkey to Hungary. The driver stated that he carried 470 parcels packed with textile goods.

Moreover, during a recent inspection of three stores located at the Black Sea resort of Nessebar in southeastern Bulgaria, the police officials seized 250 bags and wallets bearing the marks of Puma, Chanel and Prada and 150 T-shirts bearing the mark of Puma.

For more information, please contact Milena Bogoslovova at our Bulgaria office.

Source: Bszone.info

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