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Europe's Biggest Fake Perfume Factory Busted, €94M Seized

2/18/2026

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Spanish law enforcement, with help from French customs, dismantled Europe's largest fake perfume factory.
Authorities seized materials valued at over €94 million ($111 million).
Seven individuals linked to the operation were arrested.
The investigation remains ongoing, and Catalan officials say more arrests may follow.

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Story summary

Spanish law enforcement, with help from French customs, dismantled Europe's largest fake perfume factory.
Authorities seized materials valued at over €94 million ($111 million).
Seven individuals linked to the operation were arrested.
The investigation remains ongoing, and Catalan officials say more arrests may follow.