Fake designer goods seized in Manchester

    Millions of pounds worth of fake designer goods were seized after raids in North Manchester.

    Officers executed warrants at homes, businesses and storage units in Strangeways yesterday, 4 May, and the early hours of Tuesday, 3 May.

    An estimated £8m worth of items were seized including clothes, sunglasses, jewellery and perfume.

    As part of the searches, more than £270,000 in cash was also recovered.

    A 44-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering as well as counterfeit and trademark offences.

    Both have been released under investigation.

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