The items were discovered during a targeted inspection at a storage facility in Barking, carried out on Tuesday, December 16, with support from brand representatives.
The haul included fake Oral-B toothbrush heads, Samsung batteries, Apple-branded products, and counterfeit SanDisk and Kingston SD cards—items that pose serious risks to consumer safety.
Syed Ghani, cabinet member for enforcement and community safety at Barking and Dagenham Council, said: “Selling counterfeit goods is not a victimless crime.
“These products can be dangerous, and the trade in fakes often funds organised crime and exploitation.
“We will continue to work with brand owners and enforcement partners to protect consumers and keep unsafe goods out of our borough.”
Counterfeit electrical goods and accessories can overheat, catch fire, or fail to meet basic safety standards.
Such products are not only hazardous but are often linked to organised crime networks, child labour, and human trafficking.
The inspection was supported by Procter & Gamble, whose intelligence and evidence formed the basis for enforcement action.
Further investigations are ongoing.
If residents suspect a shop is selling counterfeit goods, they should report it to Trading Standards via email: tradingstandards@lbbd.gov.uk.
