{
  "id": 5162974,
  "title": "Port inspection leads to $10M counterfeit Nike, Adidas seizure in California",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/port-inspection-leads-to-10m-counterfeit-nike-adidas-seizure-in",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-02T20:00:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-inspection-leads-to-10m-counterfeit-nike-adidas-seizure-in-california"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a warehouse located in Arcadia, California, authorities seized an estimated $10 million worth of counterfeit merchandise, including Nike and Adidas products, according to a report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). The operation, conducted on August 25, involved the discovery of 25,898 items bearing protected brand names. The search took place at a commercial property situated in the 11600 block of Goldring Road. No arrests were made during the incident.\n\nThe investigation was carried out by the LASD's Counterfeit and Piracy Enforcement Team, which works in collaboration with federal agents. The team identified the business owner as an outstanding suspect and has not yet concluded the case. The seizure was the result of information obtained about a bulk shipment made to the Arcadia address during early August. The cargo was intercepted and inspected at an unidentified port of entry.\n\nLASD officials declined to disclose the port of entry, the federal agency involved, the mode of transportation, or the origin of the cargo. It remains unclear if a controlled delivery was executed during the operation. The estimated retail value of the seized merchandise is reported to be around $10 million. The counterfeit apparel was among the items recovered during the search.\n\nSince its establishment, the CAPE unit has conducted approximately 25 searches across Los Angeles County, recovering roughly 200,000 counterfeit items with a combined retail value of $15 million to $25 million. The unit's focus includes identifying pirated products and coordinating cases for prosecution. The team also monitors significant events where unauthorized merchandise may be distributed.",
  "summary": "Authorities identified the business owner as a suspect who remains outstanding. The investigation into the $10 million shipment remains active. The post Port inspection leads to $10M counterfeit Nike, Adidas seizure in California appeared first on FreightWaves .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}