Article: Vic: Customs grab fake Louis Vuitton handbags


AAP General News (Australia)
10-14-2004
Vic: Customs grab fake Louis Vuitton handbags

Customs officers in Melbourne say they have uncovered an elaborate scam to get fake
Louis Vuitton handbags into the country.

They say vinyl covers were used to disguise counterfeit bags in an effort to get them
past customs staff x-raying air cargo.

An officer noticed the inconsistencies on the image of a parcel containing five of
the bags, and discovered the look-alike brand name bags inside.

Customs regional director JENNY PEACHEY says the bags ...

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