Hair straighteners and Viagra among customs seizures

VIAGRA and hair straighteners were among the main items confiscated as customs officials more than doubled the amount of counterfeit goods they seized last year.

Hair straighteners and Viagra among customs seizures

The number of interceptions was well above the EU average of 13%, according to figures just published by the European Commission.

The last three months of the year were particularly busy for the authorities as they made 343 seizures.

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