Specialized, AliExpress and Chinese law enforcement have dismantled two counterfeit manufacturing operations, resulting in the seizure of over $1.6 million of counterfeit goods.

Bicycle Retailer reports the collaborative operation led the efforts to seize $1.1 million of counterfeit Specialized Tarmac SL8 road racing frames, Roval handlebars and wheels, as well as seatposts, forks and 9,500 sticker sets. The operation also seized fake items from Pinarello, Cannondale, Cervelo, and Trek.

The joint operation, carried out in March, collected over $1.6 million in counterfeit bicycle carbon fibre goods and saw the arrest and prosecution of seven individuals.

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