Hundreds of fake Labubu dolls have been seized from shops across Moray as part of ongoing work to remove unsafe products from sale.
The dolls are low quality copies of the popular toys made by Pop Mart which have grown in popularity through celebrity endorsements and social media.
The counterfeit versions pose safety risks because they have not undergone required testing.
Officers found small detachable parts including hands and feet that could become choking hazards.
Other dolls had poor stitching, exposed stuffing or sharp internal components that could injure children.
Fake toys seized elsewhere in the UK have also been found to contain harmful chemicals.
Recent joint operations involving Moray Council Trading Standards, Police Scotland and the Home Office Immigration Service have also resulted in the seizure of illicit and non duty paid tobacco products.
Cllr David Gordon, Chair of the Planning and Regulatory Services Committee, said:
“The high demand for Labubu dolls has only amplified in the run up to Christmas, so these raids have come at an important time.
“While counterfeit goods may, at face value, seem harmless, they are manufactured without adequate safety checks, and as officers have found, pose a serious risk to children and pets due to small parts that fall off quite easily.
“Any traders choosing to ignore these regulations can expect to have unsafe products seized.”
Anyone who believes they have purchased a fake or unsafe toy or has information about illicit tobacco sales is encouraged to contact Advice Direct Scotland.
