Civil Guards seized More than 1,900 fake batteries from an acquaintance japanese brand in a warehouse Crevillent. Agencies organized an operation against counterfeiting and smuggling. six inspections More than 1,900 counterfeit batteries belonging to a Japanese brand were discovered in one of them in the establishments of commercial companies dedicated to imports. The company has been reported and could face plant closure and fines of up to 1,750,000 euros.
On July 7, the Civil Guard became aware of possible irregularities perpetrated by a business community in Crevillent, thanks to information from the Financial and Border Analysis and Investigation Central Unit (UCAIFF) and the Teruel Financial and Border Detachment. To verify this information, the Santa Pola Financial and Border Patrol (PAFIF) launched an investigation. operation.
As the investigation continues, the company in question sold fake battery Assuming that a well-known brand will cause economic damage to the brand, Risk for end users. Also about this company five more companies more than they work in the same way as researched.
Days later, the operation was exploited with various records of companies investigated, all located in Crevillent. These actions were interfered with 1,961 batteries allegedly fake ready for direct sale these have been withdrawn from the market.
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Agents contacted the damaged brand to notify that the products would be withdrawn, and the brand confirmed that the product was withdrawn. fakesThe researchers propose Movements to those affected.
Because of these facts, the company under investigation was notified pursuant to Organic Law 12/1995 of 12 December on the Prevention of Smuggling and Royal Decree 106/2008 of 1 February on batteries and accumulators. environmental management of your waste, notify the competent authorities.
Those responsible for administrative violations related to smuggling may face closure or cessation of operations, as well as fines for mismanagement of waste. Up to 1,750,000 Euros.
Civil Guards reminds that the acquisition of such counterfeit objects can pose a risk to the health of consumers. made of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, or mercuryAnd since they are fake, there is no quality control in their production.