GMP raid storage containers where counterfeit goods 'worth MILLIONS' are being kept

In the shadow of Manchester's cranes and skyscrapers, hooky gear worth 'tens of millions' is believed to be lurking in metal storage containers. Seven months since launching Operation Vulcan, Greater Manchester Police has blitzed Strangeways' infamous counterfeit trade.
From 206 known dodgy shops in the area around Bury New Road and Great Ducie Street commonly known as 'counterfeit street', police believe there to be just one or two remaining. An incredible 414 tonnes of counterfeit goods has been seized in that time, worth £62 million to the criminals involved, while 1.3 million tablets of illicit prescription medication have been recovered.
The team involved believe the notorious area has become 'unrecognisable', with legitimate businesses now keen to move in. But they know the illegal trade is not confined to the handful of streets overlooked by HMP Manchester's watchtower.
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The huge metal containers where counterfeit goods 'worth MILLIONS' are being kept
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[@BrainUser113]

Do you see any drugs? All I see is t-shirts, trainers, socks, coats etc. So dangerous, we all need protecting from a pair of trainers 🤣

[@damoblake6000]

You're right trading has moved online and its postage only!
Good luck tracking it now hahaha

[@tuberantz4676]

Says it all about the area they're in. Knock off central sold in all the shops

[@seananand9934]

That’s the main reason why Cheatham hill is dangerous

[@andrewdevereux5513]

Give them to the local homeless

[@kam8361]

Protecting the public, more like protecting the big organisations that are losing money as they need to get richer and richer whilst the people who are on benefits and low income salaries cant afford.
I never liked bury new rd hated the sight of it when i used to drive through but saw mostly low class of people shopping there atleast they not there for drugs and shyt!

[@AshtonTelford]

Good to see most of the shit gone looks more cleaner now and less intimidating

[@MATRIX....]

Let’s be honest..this stuff is low quality..might last you a couple of months..I’ve bought lots of stuff from fake market and honestly it’s rubbish quality..material wears away quick and trainer rubber wears quick..not worth it in my opinion

[@solarp1guy]

Depends where you boys from my friends :) there's cheap quality where you pay 20 a tshirt and there are good quality that you pay 50/70 a tshirt :)