Warehouse Raid Uncovers Large Counterfeit Operation

Authorities seized more than 25,000 counterfeit branded streetwear items, including clothing and shoes, from a warehouse in Arcadia, California. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department estimates the retail value of the seized goods at approximately $10 million.

The operation came after deputies served a search warrant at the commercial warehouse on the 11600 block of Goldring Road in Arcadia. According to the sheriff’s department, the shipment had been intercepted and inspected earlier at a port of entry following a tip received by its counterfeit and piracy enforcement team.

Investigation Details

The items found included phony Nike shoes and counterfeit Essentials branded clothing, as well as other brands. The sheriff’s department said the warehouse was the destination for a bulk shipment of counterfeit Adidas, Nike, and other branded streetwear that was first flagged in early August.

Investigators from the Counterfeit and Piracy Enforcement Team executed the search warrant on Aug. 25, according to the sheriff’s department. No arrests were made at the time of the search.

The owner of the business operating out of the warehouse is considered a suspect, and the investigation is ongoing, sheriff’s officials said. The sheriff’s department said the suspect remains outstanding as investigators continue to look into the business.