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Raid at Playa de Palma: Nearly 6,000 Counterfeits — What’s Really Behind It

Why Counterfeit Products in Mallorca Can Be a Safety Risk

Counterfeit goods in Mallorca can be a safety risk, especially electronics and children's products.

Published: April 22, 2026
Raid at Playa de Palma: Nearly 6,000 Counterfeits — What’s Really Behind It

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Are fake products in Mallorca only a legal problem, or can they be dangerous too?

Fake goods are not only an issue of intellectual property. Poorly made electronics or items contaminated with harmful substances can pose real risks, especially for children. That is why authorities treat these products as a consumer safety problem as well as an illegal trade issue.

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