27-11-2025 19:27 via theguardian.com

Europol seizes 8m fake and harmful toys in pre-Christmas crackdown

Agency warns shoppers to be vigilant online and on the high street, with counterfeit items often posing health risksMore than 8m fake and harmful toys have been seized from shops and markets across the EU in a pre-Christmas crackdown, Europol has said.Hauls of fake dolls, building bricks, toy cars, colouring sets, cuddly toys that could pose fire hazards and educational games were removed across 26 countries. Continue reading...
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