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6 Nov 2026
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Commission
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Enforcement
OLAF helps Portugal seize counterfeit truck parts worth over €600,000
On 5 June, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) reported that Portuguese authorities had seized 14,629 counterfeit truck parts worth more than €600,000. The parts were made illegally in Türkiye and posed serious road safety risks. OLAF supplied information, supported investigators and coordinated with national authorities and brand owners.
Importance
Noteworthy
Lenses
Regulatory
Why it matters
The operation uncovered thousands of counterfeit vehicle components posing road safety risks and involved cooperation between OLAF, national authorities and brand owners.
Institutions
CommissionOLAF
Audience
Importers and exportersIntellectual property lawyersHealth and safety teams
Tags
Internal marketCustoms unionConsumer protectionPortugalTürkiye
Sectors
Wholesale and retailMotor vehicles
Source