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Authorities discovered nearly 56,000 counterfeit clothing items valued at 18 million lei in a truck traveling through Romania. The seizure occurred during a blitz control operation by customs inspectors and border police in Giurgiu. Suspicion arose from the declared value of the goods, which was unusually low compared to transport costs. Upon inspection, the truck, registered in Romania and driven by a Turkish citizen, was found to carry products bearing well-known brand logos, raising concerns about intellectual property rights violations. The entire cargo has been confiscated for further investigation, and Romanian customs will continue efforts to combat the introduction of counterfeit goods into the market.