{"id":83639,"date":"2026-09-03T00:40:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T00:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/83639\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T00:40:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T00:40:34","slug":"la-cops-seize-10m-in-knockoff-streetwear-in-arcadia-warehouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/83639\/","title":{"rendered":"LA cops seize $10M in knockoff streetwear in Arcadia warehouse"},"content":{"rendered":"

A cache of counterfeit Adidas, Nike<\/a> and other brand-name streetwear worth a combined $10 million was discovered inside a warehouse in Arcadia, authorities said.<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles County Sheriff\u2019s Department said its Counterfeit and Piracy Enforcement Team (CAPE) raided the commercial warehouse on the 11600 block of Goldring Road on Aug. 25 after federal border inspectors<\/a> intercepted a suspicious shipment at a port of entry.<\/p>\n

Nearly 26,000 items of counterfeit luxury-branded streetwear were seized by the LA County Sheriff\u2019s Department. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department<\/p>\n

The fake items included Fear of God ESSENTIALS apparel. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department<\/p>\n

During the raid, officers seized nearly 26,000 fake items with an estimated estimated retail value of $10 million. Photos released by the department show cardboard boxes crammed with knockoff Nikes and Adidas shoes and Fear of God ESSENTIALS<\/a> apparel.<\/p>\n

Investigators have not released details about where the shipment originated from or who sent it.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere were no arrests made at the time of the search warrant, and the suspect who owns the business remains outstanding,\u201d the Sheriff\u2019s Department said in a social media post Tuesday<\/a>. \u201cThe investigation into the business remains ongoing.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Arcadia warehouse was raided on Aug. 25 after border officers intercepted a suspicious shipment heading its way. Google Maps<\/p>\n

The investigators have not released any details about where the shipment originated or who sent it. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department<\/p>\n

Over the past year, the department has raided about 25 locations and seized up to $25 million in counterfeit goods. <\/p>\n

Investigators warn that fraudsters are also making fake versions of everyday items like laundry detergent, dog food, and pet medicine, which can be dangerous to use.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe CAPE Team actively monitors events where counterfeit products are commonly offered for sale, most recently including the 2026 World Cup events held in Los Angeles,\u201d the department added.<\/p>\n

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