The Civil Guard has dismantled a major wholesale distributor of counterfeit goods in Palma, seizing 250,000 products valued at five million euros. Operation 'Bubú' has now accumulated 750,000 seized items over two phases.
The Civil Guard, through its Fiscal Units, has dismantled an important wholesale distributor of counterfeit products in Palma. In the second phase of operation 'Bubú', agents seized 250,000 units valued at five million euros, which were stored in two warehouses in the Son Castelló industrial estate.
Two warehouses in Son Castelló hid the counterfeits
The raids were carried out last Wednesday by agents from the Civil Guard's Fiscal and Border Patrol in Calvià. Inside the warehouses, the officers found boxes containing sports kits from leading brands, luxury bags and accessories, as well as toys. All of this was camouflaged among legal souvenirs, such as magnets and tourist memorabilia.
After counting, the number of seized products amounts to 250,000 units, with an estimated market value of five million euros. As a result of the operation, two individuals have been investigated for a crime against industrial property.
First phase: 500,000 products and ten million euros
Operation 'Bubú' began in July 2025, when in its first phase an industrial warehouse in Palma and three establishments in Palmanova were inspected. There, 500,000 counterfeit products were located, valued at ten million euros. According to the Civil Guard, those items came directly from China and arrived on the island in shipping containers.
In total, across the two phases, 750,000 counterfeit items have been seized, with a combined value of 15 million euros. The investigation remains open and further arrests are not ruled out.
Health and safety risks for consumers
The Civil Guard has warned of the dangers of purchasing counterfeit products.
The purchase of products that do not comply with the relevant regulations can pose a risk to public health and safety, as these items may contain prohibited toxic substances, and in the case of toys, have serious consequences for children's health, as many have small parts that pose choking hazards or other serious injuries, sources from the Civil Guard state.
For the residents of Palma, this operation represents a blow to illegal trade operating in the city, especially in industrial estates like Son Castelló, where logistics activity is intense. The sale of these products is usually conducted through unofficial channels, such as markets or the internet, and at very low prices. Experts recommend being wary of excessively low offers and always purchasing from authorized establishments.
The Civil Guard reminds that industrial property is a legally protected right and that counterfeiting harms both brands and consumers, who are exposed to products of dubious quality and potentially dangerous. Investigations continue to determine the full extent of the distribution network.
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