Industry fights back against booming illegal trade
By Alan Osborn | 19 April 2001
Criminal activities in the drinks trade are rising alarmingly with counterfeiting, fraud and substitution on the up. Alan Osborn reports on global efforts to fight the growing illegal market.
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Criminal activities in the drinks trade are rising alarmingly with counterfeiting, fraud and substitution on the up. Alan Osborn reports on global efforts to fight the growing illegal market.

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