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OECD gauges impact of counterfeits on UK economy

In 2021, the value of fake and pirated goods imported into the UK amounted to £7.1bn, 1.5 per cent of the total.

Sophisticated cigarette trafficking scheme busted in EU

15 suspects were arrested yesterday in connection with the investigation, which seized €13m in tobacco and cigarettes.
Michael Schmid elected new president of Eurojust

Schmid will take up office on November 15 for a four-year term, replacing current president Ladislav Hamran.
Russia 'aiding Houthi Red Sea attacks;' report

Russia provided targeting data for the Houthis as they attacked ships with missiles and drones, it is claimed.
EUIPO study reveals €2bn fake good seizures in EU

Europol-partnered report says that counterfeits are estimated to account for 5.8 per cent of EU trade.
FDA, CBP intercept $76m of illegal e-cigarettes

All of the vapes originated from China and some of them were direct counterfeits of brand-name e-cigarettes.
De La Rue agrees authentication unit sale to Crane NXT

The takeover comes just a few months after Crane NXT completed the acquisition of OpSec for $270m.

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