Surrey Police seized suspected counterfeit luxury goods worth $6.6 million after a year-long investigation. One man was arrested as the probe continues.
Surrey Police Seize $6.6M in Suspected Counterfeit Designer Goods
A year-long police investigation has uncovered a massive stash of suspected counterfeit luxury and sports merchandise in Surrey, leading to the seizure of goods linked to an estimated $6.6 million in lost retail sales.
The operation, known as Project Prada, resulted in the arrest of one man and the recovery of thousands of suspected fake products, including sports jerseys, designer handbags, jewellery, watches, footwear, and clothing.
Year-Long Investigation Leads to Major Seizure
The investigation began in June 2025 after the Surrey Police Service (SPS) received information from the Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network (CACN) about suspected counterfeit goods being sold in Surrey.
Investigators from the SPS Prolific Offender Unit followed several leads throughout the year. As they gathered evidence, they connected the alleged operation to a Surrey residence linked to a person of interest.
Then, on June 17, 2026, detectives executed a search warrant at the property. Officers arrested one man and seized a large collection of suspected counterfeit merchandise.
Thousands of Suspected Fake Designer Items Recovered
Police recovered a wide range of products carrying the names of some of the world’s best-known sports and luxury brands.
Among the items seized were:
- 536 Adidas soccer, NBA and NHL jerseys
- 1,758 Nike soccer, NFL, NBA and MLB jerseys
- 131 CCM NHL jerseys
- 375 Mitchell & Ness jerseys and caps
- 28 Hermès jewellery and footwear items
- 203 Louis Vuitton clothing items and handbags
- 673 Gucci bags and footwear items
- 340 Christian Dior clothing, bags, jewellery and footwear pieces
- 117 Burberry clothing items
- 120 Bathing Ape clothing items
- 19 Rolex watches
- 85 Cartier watches, sunglasses and jewellery pieces
Police estimate the merchandise represents about $6.6 million in lost retail sales if sold as genuine products.
Investigation Remains Underway
Although officers arrested one suspect during the search, he was later released from police custody while the investigation continues.
Surrey Police have not announced any charges at this stage. Investigators continue to examine the seized items as the case moves forward.
Authorities say counterfeit goods can hurt legitimate businesses, mislead consumers, and support illegal markets. As a result, they encourage anyone with information about counterfeit products to report it to police or the appropriate authorities.
