US: $360,000 worth of counterfeit products seized

By | 6 August 2012

Some US$360,000 worth of counterfeit hats, handbags and accessories have been seized by police in Laguna Beach, California, according to reports.

The handbags included luxury brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo and Chanel amounting to $100,000, according to a report in the Laguna Beach Patch.

The other items, which included hats and accessories were valued at more than $260,000. The report added that no one has been arrested.

Sectors: Apparel

Companies: Gucci

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