Police in Brussels seized a large quantity of counterfeit cigarettes and banned cosmetic products near the MaBru morning market on Sunday, 28 September.
The operation was carried out in partnership with the City of Brussels and the Federal Public Health Service.
Officers discovered several vendors selling illegal goods, including 2,896 packs of counterfeit cigarettes with an estimated market value of €14,000.
Additionally, 200 perfumes and other cosmetic products containing ingredients deemed harmful were confiscated.
Authorities also seized 200 rolls of counterfeit Brussels-Capital Region rubbish bags, which were being sold illegally by an individual.
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