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German customs officers crack down on product piracy

February 15, 2016

Counterfeiters often sell their goods at lowers price than the original, closing off competition and leading to losses for authentic manufacturers.

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That’s why customs officers at the Ambiente Consumer Goods Trade Fair in Frankfurt are cracking down on product piracy.

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