Manchester and Salford top UK's fake goods trade list

[joe516]

Manchester and neighbouring Salford are at the centre of counterfeiting and piracy in the UK, Trading Standards has told the BBC 5 Live Investigates.

In Salford, an open-air market has been closed because more fake goods were being sold than legitimate products.

Industry advisers say not enough is being done to tackle the illicit trade, which costs the UK economy around £1.3bn a year

BBC News - Manchester and Salford top UK's fake goods trade list

 

[miggy]

Yes and there is child pregnancies, armed robbery, muggings, immigrants I bet Manchester tops the league in that as well. Manchester can be the pits in some areas but i suppose it can be the same everywhere. I live near Manchester and I know what it can be like in some areas.

 

[Exos]

My sis-in-law went to that place a few weeks ago and it was swarming with trading standards, customs and police.

She had been a few weeks earlier than that and picked up a set of Dr. Dre headphones for £100, normally £300. Quite funny, Scouser visiting Manchester for knock off goods

 

[dj999]

fancy the bbc shopping their own locals