Following an operation in the district, authorities in Benidorm reported a significant crackdown on the street sale of counterfeit items. More than 100 cases were withdrawn as part of the action, and approximately 1,500 textile products bearing imitations of renowned luxury brands were seized. Eight individuals connected to the sale were apprehended, and the counterfeit goods were being sold at a well-known market in the town.
Group V agents from the Judicial Police at the Benidorm Police Station, specializing in cases involving Industrial Property offenses, acted after receiving a complaint from affected parties who alleged that luxury-branded textiles circulating in a Levantine market were counterfeit. Investigators indicated that steps were being taken to clarify the facts and establish the scope of the activity. (National Police informants, Benidorm)
Through a sequence of inquiries and field studies, a number of street vendors found to be selling counterfeit products were identified. The investigations ultimately confirmed that the items in question were indeed illegitimate copies of authentic merchandise. (Internal police assessment, Benidorm)
Hundreds of counterfeit luxury-brand products were removed from circulation in the Benidorm area, a development noted in police communications as a major step in protecting consumer rights and market integrity. (Benidorm Police Department)
A forensic expert joined the police investigation to enable a precise analysis of the products and determine with greater certainty which items were counterfeit. This collaboration helped ensure that the legal process was informed by detailed, evidence-based conclusions. (Forensic team contributions, Benidorm)
Initial operations identified a total of ten locations connected to the incidents, with eight individuals of Senegalese, Moroccan, and Spanish nationality taken into custody. In total, around 1,777 counterfeit items were involved in the interventions. (Law enforcement briefing, Benidorm)
The National Police have repeatedly emphasized their commitment to defending Industrial Property rights and protecting socioeconomic interests in Spain. Counterfeiting is treated as a serious offense with potential penalties, including imprisonment of up to four years, underscoring the legal consequences for those involved in producing or distributing illicit goods. (National Police policy statement, Spain)
All proceedings from the operation were forwarded to the Court of Inquiry in Benidorm, which continues to oversee the case. The authorities reaffirm their dedication to upholding property rights and maintaining the integrity of commercial activity within the region. (Judicial communications, Benidorm)