The IP Crime Unit is a division of Intelligence & Investigation Services. We have provided IP protection services for the world’s leading brands since 1990.
Manchester, UK
Joined November 2009
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Suspected counterfeit iPhones, earbuds and digital pencils were seized during search warrants in London and Solihull as part of an investigation into warranty fraud. 👮🚨
Large quantities of branded labels were also seized.
A woman was arrested and released under investigation.
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Counterfeit shop masquerading as a fast-food takeaway is shut down by Operation Vulcan: gmp.police.uk/news/greater-m… #GoodPoliceWork
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#OpVulcan | Dirty, dilapidated, dangerous: yesterday (14/06/2023) Operation Vulcan and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue shut down one of the most unsafe counterfeit goods shops in the Cheetham Hill area to date
Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/x0vpk
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#VULCAN | Operation Vulcan continues its blitz on crime in the Cheetham Hill and Strangeways area of Manchester. Here are the results from the action in December 2022.
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#OpVulcan | Large warehouse responsible for mass producing fake goods dismantled.
As if by fate, on World Anti-Counterfeiting Day (Thursday 8 June), Operation Vulcan discovered a large badging factory on the outskirts of Cheetham Hill.
More ➡️ orlo.uk/yaiYc
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#OpVulcan | Counterfeit shop masquerading as a fast-food takeaway is shut down by Operation Vulcan
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#OpVulcan | Operation Vulcan take on the suppliers of counterfeit items.
A major joint operation launched this week has led police to over 150 shipping containers housing tonnes of counterfeit items.
More ➡️ orlo.uk/a0t8Y
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Attended @CTSI_UK conference in Bristol yesterday, then took in how @TSBristol inspect goods for compliance. Then round table with @WesternGateway_ to discuss enterprise, access to finance for #SMEs & #NetZero. Finished off in @stnicksmarket established 1743 & still going strong.
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That's a wrap! Another brilliant #CTSIConference 🎉
Thanks to all of our delegates, exhibitors & speakers for attending, and of course a HUGE thank you to our sponsors, stewards, volunteers and staff who we couldn't bring this to life without!
See you in Birmingham next year📅
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ACG Awards for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement
This years winner of the Departmental Award is @SalfordCouncil Trading Standards.
For protecting their communities from fraud and fakes.
CONGRATUALTIONS!
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ACG Awards for Excellence in Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement
This years winner of the Special Commendation Individual Award is Tony Cregan from @CityPolicePIPCU Northwest branch
CONGRATUALTIONS!
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Officers searched two storage facilities in Essex yesterday in relation to the sale and distribution of alleged counterfeit goods.
One man was arrested and around 1,500 items were seized. 👇
IP Crime Unit retweeted
Save the Date for IACC 2023! We're excited to host our next Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee from April 2-4, 2023. We look forward to seeing you in the Music City! Stay tuned for more details coming soon! #IACCConf2023
IP Crime Unit retweeted
A growing number of fakes pose significant threats to consumers’ safety and health.
Health and safety risks are often caused by substandard counterfeit pharmaceuticals, toys, chemicals, food and drink, batteries that are unsafe to use and do not follow regulations.
#WorldACDay
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25% of British consumers had knowingly bought one or more counterfeit products online during 2017-208 (European Commission, 2018)
Just because you know it is fake, doesn't mean you know it is safe or what your money is actually buying.
#WorldACDay #counterfeit #fake #british
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The sale of fake goods offers criminals a way through which they can launder money. The money you use to buy fake products can be channelled towards criminal activities. #WorldACDay
#saynotofakes #criminals #fund #fraud #counterfeits #fightingfakes #protectingconsumers
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Today is World Anti-Counterfeiting Day!
Trends have seen the value of imported fake goods worldwide based on 2016 customs seizure data at USD 509 billion, up from USD 461 billion in 2013.
It is an ongoing threat to consumers, communities and businesses.
#WorldACDay
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Check it out: @CityPolicePIPCU received a prestigious award at the International Anticounterfeiting Coalition conference for its commitment to protecting intellectual property.
