Gardaí seize over €200,000 of fake goods in Mullingar

Over €200,000 of fake designer-label bags, shoes and makeup were seized yesterday, December 9, in Mullingar in a garda operation.

 

In a joint operation involving Gardaí from Mullingar Garda Station, the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigations (NBCI) and Revenues Customs Service, searches were carried out at a number of premises in Mullingar.

 

According to An Garda Siochána, a large quantity of counterfeit goods, such as; Michael KORS handbags, Converse shoes, MAC Makeup, UGG Boots and other goods were seized.  The goods seized have a value in excess of €200,000.

 

Gardaí are liaising with brand protection managers in an effort to identify all of the goods.

 

The operation is currently ongoing. Gardaí believe the good were destined to be sold in shops, town markets and on internet trading sites