Law enforcement officials have reportedly seized approximately $631,926 worth of counterfeit soccer merchandise after a week-long investigation throughout the Houston area.
According to officials, Homeland Security Investigations Houston, the Houston Police Department , and U.S. Customs and Border Protection worked on the case, which was conducted during the week leading up to a Premier League preseason soccer match on July 20 at NRG Park.During the investigation, authorities say they found more than 6,593 items of counterfeit soccer merchandise.
“Major sporting events routinely attract transnational criminal organizations and other bad actors involved in the illicit sale of counterfeit merchandise and tickets,” said HSI Houston’s Special Agent in Charge Mark Dawson. “HSI Houston is committed to working in conjunction with our partners from other law enforcement agencies and private industry to aggressively investigate trademark counterfeiting to protect consumers and ensure a level playing field for legitimate businesses.
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