Counterfeit computer software worth more than £100,000 was seized at a Bradford computer fair.

About 12,000 pirate software discs and more than 150 devices used for "chipping" - the process that enables copied games to be played on consoles - were uncovered.

Two people were arrested for selling copied computer software and games at the weekend event.

Further seizures were also made of software and other chipping devices at a number of stalls at the fair at Richard Dunn Sports Centre in Rooley Avenue.

Following the arrests, officers from Trading Standards and the Odsal neighbourhood policing team searched a house in Leeds which uncovered about 5,000 counterfeit software, films and music discs.

Trading Standards estimated the retail value of the items seized to be in excess of £100,000. The equivalent value of original products is more than £1 million.

Graham Hebblethwaite, chief officer of West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service, said: "The illegal software trade is worth hundreds of millions of pounds in the domestic market alone.

"Trading Standards have had the power to enforce the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act since April 2007 and the service is committed to enforcing this Act to eradicate the sale of counterfeit software, music and computer games in the county.

"The service would like to send out a warning to individuals involved in software piracy that they will be dealt with severely. The maximum penalty for crimes under copyright and trademark legislation carries a sentence of ten years' imprisonment."

Sergeant Julie Deacon said: "We're always pleased to work in partnership with Trading Standards. Anything that helps to reduce crime in the area is welcomed. If anyone has suspicions about counterfeit goods being sold please contact either your local police or Consumer Direct on 08454 040506."