Surrey police seize $6.6 million in suspected counterfeit goods in yearlong investigation
Operation 'Project Prada' netted Rolex watches, designer handbags, sports jerseys, and more from a residential address.
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The Surrey Police Service has seized millions of dollars' worth of suspected counterfeit goods following a yearlong investigation it has named "Project Prada."
The total value of seized merchandise is approximately $6.6 million, which police say represents lost retail sales for those selling authentic products. One person has been arrested as a result of the investigation.
In June 2025, the Surrey Police Service's Prolific Offender Unit received information from the Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network regarding possible counterfeit clothing and goods for sale in Surrey and initiated an investigation. Over the course of the past year, investigators gathered evidence of the sale of suspected counterfeit items associated with a residence in Surrey.
Detectives obtained and executed a search warrant on June 17, leading to the arrest of one man. The suspected counterfeit items seized include 19 Rolex watches; 536 Adidas jerseys; 1,758 Nike jerseys; 131 CCM NHL jerseys; 375 Mitchell & Ness jerseys and caps; 28 pieces of Hermes jewelry and footwear; 203 pieces of Louis Vuitton clothing and handbags; 673 pieces of Gucci bags and footwear; 340 pieces of Christian Dior clothing, bags, jewelry, and footwear; 117 pieces of Burberry clothing; 120 pieces of Bathing Ape clothing; and 85 Cartier watches, sunglasses, and jewelry.
The suspect has been released from custody and the investigation is ongoing.
