Police in Northern Ireland shut down a major counterfeiting operation this week, seizing a haul of fake devices worth an estimated $750,000. The raids, conducted on Thursday, March 28th, targeted locations in Belfast and Portadown, netting over 20,000 counterfeit items.

While the exact breakdown of seized goods wasn’t revealed, photos from the scene suggest a significant portion were knock-off Apple products. Fake iPhones, AirPods, and iPhone cases were all present, alongside other unspecified counterfeit smartwatches, cellphones, and chargers.

This raid highlights the global reach of counterfeiting operations. While Apple products are often targeted, Detective Sergeant Mason of the PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) emphasized that “criminals will attempt to copy anything.” He further warned that such fake goods often fund organized crime.

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