Thousands of counterfeit items, including shoes and Playstation controls, will be destroyed by the courts.

Mr Justice Mark Chetcuti ordered the destruction of more than 45,000 Nike sandals, about 900 pairs of Cat and Puma shoes and 15,600 Dual Shock Playstation controls, all counterfeit.

The destruction of the items, inter-cepted at the Freeport while on their way to Algeria, was requested by the brand owners.

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