Toronto police say seizure of alleged counterfeit soccer jerseys is largest in Canadian history
Toronto police have seized over 16,000 counterfeit soccer jerseys and two fake FIFA trophies in the largest such operation in Canadian history. Two men were arrested for running the scam, which allegedly funded organized crime.
Why it matters
Large-scale counterfeit operations pose significant risks to intellectual property and consumer safety, especially during major global sporting events.
Toronto Police Deputy Chief Robert Johnson speaks at a press conference announcing the seizure of counterfeit soccer merchandise in Toronto on Monday. Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail
The report is a standard police-blotter style news story based on official press releases.
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