Como, Gdf seizes 500 counterfeit luxury designer bags and 300 pairs of shoes

(LaPresse) The Fiamme Gialle of Erba, in the province of Como, found counterfeit luxury designer labels such as “CELINE”, “HERMES”, “CHANEL”, “ORCIANI”, “GUCCI” and “BOTTEGA VENETA” at various commercial activities ”. The seized accessories, underlines the Financial Police, present high quality standards both for the materials used and for the manufacturing. To verify the counterfeiting of the products it was in fact necessary to consult the experts of the well-known brands involved, who ascertained that the colours, shapes and some finishes were very similar to the original models, making them suitable for deceiving potential customers. During the checks, in addition to the bags offered for sale for hundreds of euros, the military also seized 300 pairs of sandals bearing the “VERO CUOIO” brand, without having title, and four women’s bags illegally made with python skin. held as they lack the documentation of legitimate origin required by the Washington Convention, international legislation for the protection of wild fauna and flora species threatened with extinction. The investigative investigations have made it possible to trace two companies supplying bags with fake designer labels, with an operational base in the Milan area, managed by both individuals of Chinese and Italian origin; during the searches, a further 450 counterfeit bags were seized in the warehouses of the two companies. The owners of the commercial activities, held responsible for the violations, were referred to the Judicial Authority for the crimes of trading in products with counterfeit brands and illicit possession of products derived from animal species at risk of extinction.