Newport Seizes 1,000+ Fake Labubu Dolls in Safety Crackdown

Newport trading standards officers have confiscated more than 1,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls in a major crackdown on fake toys. 🧸

The operation last week saw approximately 1,289 fake versions of the popular grinning dolls seized from local suppliers. Genuine Labubu toys, made by Chinese company Pop Mart, have become hugely popular but trading standards warn that cheaper counterfeit versions pose serious safety risks to children.

Councillor Mark Spencer, Newport City Council’s cabinet member for communities and sport, said: “We want people to be really careful and to make sure they buy their Labubu dolls from a reputable supplier. If it seems too good to be true, then it is probably a fake.

“I would like to thank our officers for their part in taking potentially dangerous items off the streets. They can give advice to businesses and try to work with them before taking enforcement action.

“However, businesses must make sure they are not stocking or selling fake Labubu dolls or we will take action.”

All seized counterfeit items are set to be destroyed. ⚠️