£6,500 Fine For Dunstable Businessman Selling Fake And Dangerous Goods
£6,500 Fine For Dunstable Businessman Selling Fake And Dangerous Goods
Dunstable businessman fined over £6,500 for selling phoney and dangerous goods
A man from Dunstable has been ordered to pay over £6,500 this month after selling unsafe and fake products to his customers.
Mr Dean Dovey aged 27 from Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable was caught after Luton Council got in touch with Central Bedfordshire Council’s Trading Standards Team to inform them about a tip off that they had received regarding products Mr Dovey was selling on an online auction site.
Central Bedfordshire Council investigated by reviewing the items for sale and undertaking test purchases on those that were suspected to be either unsafe or counterfeit. This resulted in a warrant being carried out where 3097 items were seized.
Mr Dovey appeared at Luton Crown Court on 12 March and entered a guilty plea to 13 offences. He was ordered to pay costs of £6851 and complete 80 hours of unpaid work within 12-months.
Susan Childerhouse, Assistant Director of Public Protection and Transport at Central Bedfordshire Council said: “The counterfeiting of goods is dishonest and puts our residents at risk of harm from potentially dangerous products. It also undermines the rights of legitimate businesses and impacts on the local economy.
“The safety of the residents of Central Bedfordshire is our priority and shutting down any business that sells fake or dangerous products ensures that unsuspecting shoppers are no longer at risk.
“We hope this conviction acts as a warning to others that the sale of illegal goods will not be tolerated.”
2,544 counterfeit items were seized and included fake branded items (Samsung, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Jaguar, Harry Potter, DC, Marvel and Transformers) as well as fake smart bracelets and phone cases.
A total of 553 items were deemed unsafe and included Hot body slimming gel and Sex aids.
The judge ordered the forfeiture and destruction of all of the items except for a number of sex toys that will be returned, if Mr Dovey can produce appropriate certification.
Read the latest issue of The Vine Magazine for your area HERE
Delivered to 30,000 homes in Herts, Beds & Bucks
FOR AFFORDABLE, EFFECTIVE, LOCAL ADVERTISING? GET IN TOUCH
Local News
- Win Tickets To Ed Byrne At Grove Theatre
- Win Tickets To The Festive Gift Fair 2023
- Win New Years Eve 2023 Party Tickets
- WIN TICKETS To The Festive Gift Fair 2022
- WIN Tickets To Chilfest Music Festival
- Win Tickets To Buzzstock Music Festival
- Win Tickets To Peppa Pig Best Day Ever!
- Win New Years Eve 2022 Party Tickets
- Win Tickets To The Addams Family Musical
- Win Tickets To Cinderella Panto At Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Check out coming local events and attractions on our What’s On page
For regular local updates follow The Vine Magazine on Facebook & Twitter
£6,500 Fine For Dunstable Businessman Selling Fake And Dangerous Goods
£6,500 Fine For Dunstable Businessman Selling Fake And Dangerous Goods