Tourists Warned: Don't Buy Fake Designer Goods

Authorities in countries like France and Italy are stepping up a campaign against sales of counterfeit goods.

Fines in France can rise up to 300,000 euro (£260,000),

The French Customs service said: "Cracking down on counterfeits is a major priority for the French General Customs and Excise Directorate, which is more determined than ever to stop the scourge of counterfeiting.

"As part of this action, it has stepped up its controls to combat 'counterfeiting tourism', particularly active in the summer season."

The Italian tourist board warns that tourists caught buying fakes could be handed a 10,000-euro (£8,700) penalty as part of a "national crackdown".