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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josie Clarke

Toxic chemical warning after 236,000 fake Labubus seized at border

More than £3.5 million worth of counterfeit toys have been seized at the UK border this year, with 75 per cent failing critical safety tests, authorities have revealed.

Among the 259,000 fake toys intercepted, 90 per cent, or 236,000 items, were counterfeit Labubu dolls, according to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

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