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The council said counterfeit goods avoid the legal controls which protect consumers including toy safety regulations.
It said the “dangerous” items pose various safety hazards to children, while supply routes are often linked to organised crime.
Councillor Ian Blades, the council’s executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “This swift action by Trading Standards has protected consumers from unscrupulous traders trying to spoil Christmas for consumers in Middlesbrough.
“Our officers defend legitimate businesses to ensure Middlesbrough has a vibrant, safe economy, while protecting our residents from fake and potentially unsafe goods.”
