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France: Customs seize 20,000 counterfeit perfumes

Customs officials in Calais and the Paris region have seized almost 20,000 counterfeit luxury perfumes within two days. According to authorities, a sharp increase in confiscated perfume counterfeits in recent years underscores the challenges posed by counterfeiting.

luglio 11, 2025

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