Surrey cops seize estimated $6.6M in suspected counterfeit gear
A man was arrested in a June 17 raid, and police said the seizure included 536 Adidas jerseys, 1,758 Nike jerseys and 85 Cartier watches.
- The Surrey Police Service seized an estimated $6.6 million in suspected counterfeit goods following a year-long investigation dubbed Project Prada.
- In June 2025, the Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network tipped off the Prolific Offender Unit regarding suspected counterfeit sales in Surrey, prompting investigators to gather evidence over the past year.
- During the June 17, 2026, raid, police seized 1,758 Nike jerseys and 673 pieces of Gucci bags and footwear, Staff Sergeant Lindsey Houghton confirmed.
- Officers arrested one person during the raid, though the suspect was released from police custody shortly after the arrest.
- As the investigation continues, authorities process the evidence cache, and Houghton noted the counterfeit operation probe remains active and ongoing.
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Surrey police seize suspected fake clothes, jerseys and jewelry
Some shoppers in Surrey who got what seemed like great deals on sports jerseys or pricey jewelry may have instead bought counterfeit goods. Surrey police July 8 announced they seized hundreds of fake items of clothing, baggage and jewelry, worth up to $6.6 million, following a year-long investigatio...
Surrey cops seize estimated $6.6M in suspected counterfeit gear
The Surrey Police Service seized an estimated $6.6 million worth in suspected counterfeit sports jerseys, other clothing, baggage, jewelry and other items following a year-long investigation dubbed “Project Prada.” Staff Sergeant Lindsey Houghton said a man was arrested during a June 17 raid on a Surrey residence. In June 2025, he said, the Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network tipped off the SPS’s Prolific Offender Unit “regarding possible count…
Surrey Police seize suspected counterfeit goods worth millions of dollars
Indo-Canadian Voice Surrey Police seize suspected counterfeit goods worth millions of dollars posted by: Rattan MallAS a result of a yearlong investigation dubbed “Project Prada”, Surrey Police Service (SPS) has arrested one person and seized suspected counterfeit sports jerseys, clothing, baggage, jewelry, and other goods estimated to be 6.6 million dollars’ worth of lost retail sales. In June 2025, SPS’s Prolific Offender Unit (POU) received i…
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