How can I remove old Windows /trash files from my Mac Trash?

Hi,
I have a problem. I had some old Windows format drives that I recovered and reformated to use externally with my Mac. The thing is that i recovered from them the files i wanted and by mistake i threw some to the Mac trash. Some of theese files came from the old Windows /trash folders.
Now they're stuck in my Mac's trash and they won't go away. Furthermore, if I verify my Mac's main drive it gives me a file amount error. The amount is equal to the number of files stuck on my Mac's trash.
Is there any way to delete them?

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