2022-11-21
Police seize fake Gucci, Nike, more items worth over $16 million at Amarillo business
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Authorities seized over 13,000 counterfeit items with an estimated worth of $16 million at an Amarillo business.
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Authorities seized over 13,000 counterfeit items with an estimated worth of $16 million at an Amarillo business.
Amarillo Police Department said in August, a report was made to it’s department of trademark counterfeiting that was committed at a local business, Chino’s located at 2710 Civic Circle.
The Homeland Security Investigations at Amarillo’s Field Office and APD started a joint investigation, further obtaining two search warrants for the business and a local storage property.
On Monday, Nov. 21, investigators executed the search warrants, seizing more than 13,013 counterfeit items.
All together, the items are worth over $16 million in manufacturer’s suggested retail price. Those items includes fake Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Rolex, and many more.
No arrests have been made, but the investigation is ongoing.
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