Overview
- Three containers from China were inspected at the Port of Vigo on November 11 during merchandise controls for compliance with EU rules.
- Customs paperwork named a Portuguese company as consignee, indicating the shipment was likely bound for the Portuguese market.
- Only the first container has been formally appraised, valuing 32,250 bags at €21 million, with the full seizure estimated to exceed €40 million under EU criteria.
- The goods included bags already bearing fake logos and others modeled on specific luxury designs with logos not yet sewn on.
- Authorities have detained the shipment and notified rights holders to pursue legal action, noting that recent operations have brought total counterfeit seizures to nearly 100,000 items.