# UK police seize £5.5m fake football shirts in major counterfeiting raid

UK authorities have seized counterfeit football shirts valued at £5.5 million in one of the country's largest anti-counterfeiting operations. The raid highlights the scale of the fake merchandise trade, which harms legitimate businesses and brand revenues. The operation underscores ongoing efforts to combat intellectual property crime.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/14/ffake-football-shirts-seized-uk-counterfeit-raid) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:42:04 GMT