Thousands of pounds worth of fake Robbie Williams clothing is to find a good home in impoverished parts of Eastern Europe.

The move follows a operation by Milton Keynes Council Trading Standards officers.

Dozens of rogue traders were caught selling more than a thousand counterfeit T-shirts and sweatshirts, bearing the superstar’s trademark, during his recent five-day gig at the National Bowl.

Trading Standards officers were joined by colleagues from Environmental Health, the Safer Communities Unit and Milton Keynes police.

The items seized will now be donated to His Church, a registered charity that distributes to orphans and homeless people in Eastern Europe.

Head of Trading Standards Ken Searle said: “We are determined not to let Milton Keynes get a reputation as somewhere where sales of fake products will go unchallenged.

“Counterfeiting of clothing, DVDs or any other products undermines the investment of the legitimate manufacturer and threatens the livelihood of reputable retailers in the city.

“It’s a crime that can carry a hefty fine or a jail sentence. The products are often of poor quality as well. So our message to the public is ‘put the pirates out of business – don’t buy from them’.”
By Craig Lewis

Source: MK News