Revenue have confirmed that €600,000 worth of fake toys has been seized at Dublin Port.
Over 20,000 toys, believed to be fake merchandise from the hit Disney movie 'Frozen,' were found as part of routine profiling.
They were held in a container which originated in China.
Toys based on the movie 'Frozen,' which has made about $1.3bn at the box office, have proven incredibly popular this Christmas, with Elsa dolls sold-out in most shops. This is likely to have spurred the trade in knock-offs.
Revenue warned of the dangers of counterfeit products, saying they pose “serious health and safety risks.”
The European Consumer Centre in Dublin advises people to check for a CE mark on toy packaging. The symbol ensures the item meets safety standards.
Newstalk sourced a fake Frozen doll on the streets of Dublin and asked passers-by if they could tell the difference.
