Mississauga man charged in Toronto counterfeit goods probe
Posted Dec 9, 2016 03:53:41 PM.
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Toronto police say a Mississauga, Ont., man is facing charges following an investigation into the sale of counterfeit merchandise.
Investigators say they received reports from the public about personal safety incidents involving recently purchased merchandise, including skin irritations and products overheating.
They say the merchandise was traced to three businesses _ Lucky’s Import and Wholesale, Beach GLO, and Jazz Casuals.
All three locations were searched and police say officers seized 16 trucks of evidence worth an estimated $2.5 million.
Forty-six-year-old Hock Chan is charged with possession of property obtained by crime, possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking, fraud over $5,000, and passing off wares.
Police say two other people face immigration-related charges.
