An east Belfast jeweller has been found guilty of selling counterfeit designer jewellery.
Karine Trabelsi was fined £375 for selling fake Tiffany, Gucci and Dolce and Gabanna jewellery at Connswater Shopping Centre.
Trading Standard Officers found the fake jewellery in 2005 at her Karine & Co premises in the centre.
She was was found guilty of five offences under the Trade Marks Act at Belfast Magistrates Court.
Caroline Martin of the Trading Standards Service said: "These items were being sold for a considerable amount of money, making customers believe the jewellery was genuine.
"In the run-up to Christmas shoppers should be on their guard."
Anyone who believes they have been sold counterfeit goods should contact Consumerline on 0845 600 6262.
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