Police operation dismantles counterfeit T-shirt network in Spain during the 2026 World Cup

The National Police has carried out an operation in 15 locations in Spain, including Barcelona and Girona, against the counterfeiting of football shirts during the 2026 World Cup, resulting in the seizure of more than 66,000 items and 95 arrests for offenses related to industrial property.

Dismantling counterfeit network

The National Police has conducted an operation in various Spanish cities, including Barcelona and Girona, to combat the counterfeiting of football shirts associated with the 2026 World Cup. In total, over 66,000 items have been seized, and 95 individuals have been arrested for offenses against industrial property.

Impact on the black market

It is estimated that organizations could have made up to 2 million euros selling these counterfeits, causing a loss of approximately 7 million to authorized companies. This operation, part of the fight against counterfeiting, aims to eliminate the proliferation of such products, especially in major sporting events like the 2026 World Cup.

Commitment against counterfeiting

The National Police, in collaboration with Europol and Interpol, has intensified actions against counterfeit sales, which result in multimillion-dollar losses in key economic sectors. The operation is ongoing and has included searches in warehouses, homes, and markets as part of the strategy to combat such illicit activities in Spain.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Operación policial desarticula red de falsificación de camisetas en España durante el Mundial 2026