Fake Labubus seized from Walsall traders
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Around £2,000 worth of counterfeit toys have been seized from shops in Walsall Town Centre.
Walsall Council Trading Standards officers, supported by West Midlands Police, issued warnings to retailers about the sale of counterfeit and unsafe products.
Despite being advised to remove the items from sale, a week later, officers found the toys still on display in several shops during a follow-up operation on Thursday 14 August.
A total of eight bags of counterfeit toys were removed during visits to four premises in the town centre.
The dolls were flagged as non-compliant with safety regulations, with potential risks including choking hazards.
“ Retailers were warned that these toys were counterfeit and could pose serious risks to children. Choosing to ignore that advice is unacceptable.
“This operation shows that we will take firm action to protect public safety and to ensure businesses in Walsall play by the rules. Counterfeit and unsafe goods have no place in our shops. “
Premises involved in investigations cannot be named while investigations are underway. Appropriate enforcement action will follow, and items seized will be destroyed at a later date.
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