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Five Containers, One Message: Raid at Palma's Cathedral Shows the Limits of Control

Why Palma Keeps Seeing Raids on Counterfeit Goods

Palma police raids target fake goods, but the market keeps returning because the supply network and demand remain.

Published: April 21, 2026
Five Containers, One Message: Raid at Palma's Cathedral Shows the Limits of Control

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Why are there so many police raids on counterfeit goods in Palma?

Palma sees repeated police operations because street sales of fakes tend to return quickly after controls end. The problem is not only individual sellers, but also the supply chains behind the goods and the tourist demand that keeps the market alive. Raids can clear the streets for a while, but they do not by themselves remove the wider network.

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