Catania Tax Police Seize Over 6700 Counterfeit Goods, Wholesalers Accused of Filing Cases

In recent days, the Finance and Taxation Police Command of Catania Province has increased its efforts to crack down on counterfeit goods and launched concentrated crackdowns in multiple areas of the Catania Metropolitan City.

The "Green Bere" assault team of Catania's financial and tax police was dispatched to inspect the premises of a comprehensive commodity wholesale sole proprietorship in Misterbianko. Police officers seized over 6700 infringing goods at the scene, including keychains, signature pens, plush toys, regular toys, stickers, bracelets, hair clips, scarves, and coin purse. Many of them are specifically sold to teenagers and children.

After inspection, it was found that many well-known brand trademarks were illegally printed on these products. There are Disney, Marvel, and Hello Kitty Labubu、 Popular IPs and children's brands such as Barbie, Squid Games, and McDonald's, as well as high-end luxury brands such as Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, and Dior.

Now, all the goods involved have been lawfully seized. The person in charge of this company has also been charged by the police with bringing counterfeit goods into Italy and selling them, as well as covering up and concealing criminal proceeds.