Summary
Police in London seized fake Labubu dolls, popularized by TikTok, after tracing them from a south Wales shop. The fake dolls are dangerous as small parts can come off easily and may cause choking hazards. Counterfeit sales rise quickly as criminals aim to profit from popular trends.
Key Facts
- Police seized fake Labubu dolls from an industrial estate in London.
- The dolls are popular due to a TikTok trend, boosting sales for Pop Mart.
- Some people wait in long lines to buy genuine Labubu dolls.
- Fake dolls have parts that can easily come apart, posing choking risks.
- Authorities found many fakes in UK ports, indicating a large influx.
- The Intellectual Property Office links quick counterfeiting to criminal profits.
- A mother bought fake dolls because genuine ones were too expensive.
- Counterfeiting is a major source of criminal income.
