In Brief: Calvin Klein counterfeit seizure
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Calvin Klein counterfeit seizure: Includes roughly 7,000 units of cK one and cK be counterfeit fragrances found during a raid of three suspect locations in Longeaton, Stapleford and Nottingham, England on Dec. 18, Calvin Klein Cosmetics announced. Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire trading standards officials and U.K. Customs believe the counterfeit operation is part of a larger ring that manufactures and distributes fragrances across Europe. Also included in the seizure were printing plates, machinery and a "substantial" amount of "counterfeit componentry" waiting to be produced, the company said. Calvin Klein estimates profits gained from the operation would have totaled millions of dollars annually, based on the street price for each bottle ($15). The seizure follows the shutdown of a counterfeit cK be North Wales factory in March 1997 and the identification of a Manchester Calvin Klein counterfeiting ring in November 1996...
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