Counterfeit merchandise

A multi-agency investigation led to the seizure of 96,108 counterfeit items valued at $7.8M from a Stanley residence on June 25. Adela Ortiz-Portillo and Ever Roberto Martinez-Olivia were charged with criminal use of counterfeit trademark and felony conspiracy. The investigation involved Gaston County Police, Homeland Security Investigations, the North Carolina Secretary of State’s Office, and Blazer Investigations.

Over 96,000 counterfeit items valued at $7.8 million were seized from a Gaston County home in Stanley. North Carolina lawmakers passed a 2026 budget including an 8% teacher raise, and a deadly crash closed a major stretch of I-277 near Uptown. Record heat is expected in Charlotte for the Independence Day weekend.

Investigators seized over $96,000 in counterfeit merchandise from a Gaston County home, with items valued at $7.8 million at retail. The operation led to charges against Adela Ortiz-Portillo and Ever Roberto Martinez-Olivia for counterfeit trademark and conspiracy.

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Two suspects were arrested by Glendale police for allegedly participating in a retail return scheme involving counterfeit YSL and Gucci items sold at Nordstrom. The scheme involved returning fake high-end merchandise for profit.