It took 14 days for police and partner agencies to deal with all the fake gear - and work's now under way to trace its origin and arrest those responsible.
A record-breaking haul of counterfeit items worth an estimated £870m has been seized by police.
Police said the"monumental" stash was the largest seizure in UK history, the largest in Europe in nearly two decades and one of the biggest globally.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Police seize 580 tonnes of counterfeit goods in 'record UK haul' worth £870mIt's been described as the largest single seizure in Europe in decades - police spent 14 days opening up 207 shipping containers
Read more »
Gorgeous village in rolling hills completely taken over by Greater ManchesterMellor was Derbyshire, then Cheshire, but now it's Greater Manchester's
Read more »
Manchester Collective: Award-winning group a mission to shake up classical musicManchester Collective are 'transforming all our perceptions' of performance, one award's judges said.
Read more »
The best schools in Manchester according to Ofsted 'outstanding' ratingsThe schools given the highest rating across the city
Read more »
The best new Manchester bar and restaurant openings this JulyCorn dogs, bowling and sandos
Read more »
'Vehicle fire' on Manchester motorway with queues buildingBREAKING: 'Vehicle fire' on Manchester motorway with queues building
Read more »