Officers from the Lubuska Customs and Tax Administration (KAS) inspected a van at the former road border crossing and found 39 cartons and nine jute bags filled with plush keychain-type toys.
The Polish driver said he did not know what he was carrying.
A check showed some items bore forged trademarks of well-known brands while others were legal, KAS said.
In total, 9,360 mascots were secured as evidence in an intellectual-property case. According to KAS, the fakes do not meet quality standards and may be hazardous: paint rubs off when touched, they lack required holograms, and some do not perform all intended functions.
KAS notified trademark owners and reminded that trading in goods with counterfeit marks is a crime punishable by up to five years in prison. The agency valued the legitimate version of the seized goods at nearly PLN 3 million.
Labubu are small, fluffy monster dolls with pointed ears, large eyes and a trademark grin showing nine teeth.
Created in 2015 by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung and produced by China’s Pop Mart, they reached the market in 2019 and have since gained global popularity, including in Poland, where they are sold by intermediaries and online.
Prices for popular models can reach several hundred zlotys, fueling demand for cheaper, lower-quality knock-offs.
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Source: Polskie Radio 24, IAR, RMF24