James Delahunty
27 Apr 2007 20:37
Irish Gardaí have seized about 3,000 counterfeit CDs and DVDs as part of an investigation in the midlands. The goods were found at five houses in the Edgeworthstown area of Co. Longford which were searched on Thursday morning. The Gardaí were assisted in the investigation by the Irish National Federation Against Copyright Theft (INFACT). The counterfeit movies, music and pornography was seized along with about 40 burners and 60 air rifles.
The goods were intended to be sold at at markets in the border and midlands area. The goods and equipment seized are valued at well over €80,000. No arrests have been made in connection with the searches, which uncovered the goods at two of the rented properties. A follow-up investigation is continuing.
Source:
RTE