CHESHIRE Crimestoppers launched a hard hitting campaign to tackle counterfeiting and raise awareness of the more serious links it has to organised crime.

With Christmas approaching and the effects of the last recession still hitting hard, there is often a greater temptation to buy fake goods.

However, few understand the consequences and serious implications behind counterfeiting.

Anyone with information about counterfeiting should call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the online anonymous form on www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

The campaign is being run with the support of the Home Office.