CALIFORNIA—On September 1, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Community Partnership Bureau announced that on August 25, its Counterfeit and Piracy Enforcement Team (CAPE) conducted a search of a commercial warehouse in the 11600 block of Goldring Road in Arcadia resulting in the seizure of counterfeit goods. CAPE deputies worked with federal agents and recovered approximately 25,898 counterfeit items from luxury streetwear brands, with a total estimated value of $10 million.
Earlier in August, CAPE learned of a shipment at a port of entry that contained counterfeit items. Following an inspection, investigators determined that the items were counterfeit versions of products made by Nike, Adidas, and other footwear brands. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. No additional information has been released to the public.
Over the past year, CAPE conducted approximately 25 searches that resulted in the recovery of about 200,000 counterfeit items, with an estimated total value of between $15 million and $25 million.
Anyone with information about pirated or counterfeit goods should contact their local LASD patrol station or law enforcement agency. Those wanting to remain anonymous can instead contact Crime Stoppers by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
CAPE identifies pirated or counterfeit goods, investigates companies that sell or distribute them, and refers cases for prosecution. It closely monitors major events, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which law enforcement officials say can create opportunities to sell counterfeit goods. They release information to the public and work with deputies at stations for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and federal agents on investigations involving counterfeit goods.
Canyon News reached out to the LASD for comment and was told it had no comment beyond what was included in its press release.

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