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World Cup gear worth SEK 23.5 million seized - two charged

Many people want to make money from the World Cup. Two Canadians faced charges after police carried out the largest seizure of counterfeit soccer gear in Canadian history.

"This was a large-scale operation designed to exploit fans and take advantage of their love of football," Assistant Police Chief Robert Johnson told CBC.

Over 16,000 products - including national team shirts, flags and caps - were seized. They are believed to have a market value of SEK 23.5 million.

Canada is one of three World Cup hosts, along with the United States and Mexico. The World Cup starts on June 11.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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