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Police seize €115,000 in fake luxury goods at German flea market

A routine check turned into a major bust when officers uncovered high-end fakes. Now, a 62-year-old seller faces legal trouble over trademark violations.

The image shows the inside of a clothing store with mannequins wearing clothes, clothes hung on...
The image shows the inside of a clothing store with mannequins wearing clothes, clothes hung on hangers, a display screen, sign boards with text, a roof with ceiling lights, and a signboard with the text "Uniqlo" on it.

Police seize €115,000 in fake luxury goods at German flea market

During a routine inspection at the flea market on Mainparkplatz in Offenbach on Saturday, police seized 120 suspected counterfeit brand-name items. The operator of one stall is now under investigation for alleged violations of trademark law.

According to police, plainclothes officers from Offenbach precinct checked a total of three market stalls as part of a targeted operation, focusing on potential stolen goods and trademark infringements.

Bags, Wallets, and Clothing Examined

At one of the inspected stalls, officers reportedly discovered apparent counterfeits of high-end brand products, including handbags, wallets, and various articles of clothing.

A total of 120 suspected fakes were confiscated, with police estimating their genuine retail value at around €115,000.

Investigation Against Stall Operator

The operator of the stall in question is a 62-year-old woman. She is now facing an investigation on suspicion of violating trademark law.

The probe remains ongoing.

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