Gareth Owen of Southall, Middlesex has been found guilty of selling fake drills in Clydach Vale in Wales. He has been charged with offences under the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 as well as trademark infringement.

Owen was arrested on suspicion of selling stolen goods which, when inspected, were found to be fakes. He has been found guilty of selling counterfeit power tools that are unsafe to use. The faulty manufacture of the tools was such that live electrical parts could easily come into contact with the operator. Owen was fined £1300 plus £500 towards prosecution costs and the 22 drills and accessories found were ordered forfeit.

Andrew Bowden chair of the UK Power Tool Alliance Against Counterfeiting said: "This case highlights the risk to life and limb. The consequences of buying tools from unscrupulous dealers are quite horrific."

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor