4 days ago
More than 1000 fake Labubu dolls confiscated by Newport Council
A crackdown on the grinning dolls took place last week where officers confiscated approximately 1,289 counterfeit dolls.
A fake Labubu doll with a loose eye (Image: Newport Council) Genuine Labubu toys are made by Chinese company Pop Mart and have skyrocketed in popularity.
Trading standards have warned that fakes, which are often much cheaper than the real thing, can be extremely unsafe and are a potential risk to small children.
Over 1000 fake Labubu dolls confiscated by Newport Council (Image: Newport Council) Councillor Mark Spencer, Newport City Councils cabinet member for communities and sport, said: 'We want people to be really careful and to make sure they buy their Labubu dolls from a reputable supplier. If it seems too good to be true, then it is probably a fake.
'I would like to thank our officers for their part in taking potentially dangerous items off the streets. They can give advice to businesses and try to work with them before taking enforcement action.
"However, businesses must make sure they are not stocking or selling fake Labubu dolls or we will take action.'
The counterfeit items seized by trading standards are set to be destroyed.
