Bulgarian Anti-Mafia Unit Bust Large-Scale Contraband

Crime | October 23, 2010, Saturday // 15:03
Bulgarian Anti-mafia Unit Bust Large-scale Contraband: Bulgarian Anti-Mafia Unit Bust Large-Scale Contraband Bulgaria's Unit for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) discovered storage facilities filled with fake brand name label goods in downtown Sofia. File photo

Bulgaria's Unit for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) busted a virtual shopping mall selling fake contraband brand name label goods, the Interior Ministry reports Saturday.

The confiscated goods are valued at over BGN 1.4 M. The storage facilities have been located in the very heart of downtown Sofia. The site – www.mallvm.con – sold luxury accessories, fake brand name perfumes, fashion, jewelry, and handbags, among others.

On Friday, the authorities have been able to seize several shipments sent to different parts of the country. They have started legal proceedings in the case.

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