The yellow flames of the provincial command of Catania have a loot of more than 2,200. seized counterfeit technological devices. Especially bluetooth headsets and smartwatches. They bore the traces of Apple And Samsungbut they were copies.
The products were sold in a regular business owned by a Chinese-born entrepreneur. Before the rectification leading to the seizure, the store was subject to an inspection. The agents of the Guardia di Finanza had collected several photos, which were then sent to a company engaged in protecting Apple’s intellectual property in our country.
The counterfeit products were clear imitations of AirPods. In addition, a clone of theApple Watch.
Overall, the GdF estimates that the seized goods had a commercial value of approximately 14,000 euros. The store owner was charged with introducing and trading products with false signs and receiving stolen goods.
Over there financial police he recalled that items of this kind do not only harm businesses, but also endanger consumers: there is no indication that the seized products respected the quality and safety parameters imposed by Italian and European regulations.
Source: Lega Nerd
