The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized approximately 2,200 pairs of shoes suspected of being counterfeit that were being transported from Nova Serrana
- Jun 23
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The shipment was headed to Aparecida, in São Paulo, without tax documentation; the products were imitations of well-known brands
On Saturday morning (27), the Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized a shipment of approximately 2,200 pairs of shoes showing signs of counterfeiting during an inspection on BR-459 in Lorena, in the interior of São Paulo.
The stop took place at kilometer 30 of the highway. During the inspection, officers stopped a truck occupied by two people. The driver reported that he was transporting shoes from Nova Serrana, in the Central-West region of Minas Gerais, to the city of Aparecida (SP).
When asked about the cargo’s tax documentation, the driver stated that he did not have any proof of payment.
Products Imitated Well-Known Brands
In the absence of a sales receipt, the police officers conducted an inspection of the vehicle’s cargo compartment. Inside the trunk, they found a large quantity of shoes with visual characteristics similar to those of widely recognized brands on the market.
Among the brands identified were Adidas, Mizuno, Nike, and Lacoste. According to the PRF, the products showed signs of being counterfeit.
In total, approximately 2,200 pairs of shoes were counted.
The cargo and vehicle were seized
The driver told the police that he did not own the goods and was merely transporting the cargo.
Given the situation, the truck’s occupants, the vehicle, and all the goods were taken to the Judicial Police Center (CPJ) in Lorena.
Police authorities ordered the seizure of the cargo and the truck to allow for further investigation. The case will be investigated through a police inquiry to verify the origin of the products and determine whether crimes related to counterfeiting and the illegal transport of goods were committed.
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