The Civil Guard has seized 1.269 counterfeit sports kits related to teams participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup during two operations carried out in Ingenio and Telde. The estimated value of the seized goods exceeds €97.000, and the case has been referred to the duty magistrate in Telde.
The investigation was carried out by the Fiscal and Border Patrol (PAFIF) of the Civil Guard in Vecindario following a complaint filed by an authorized representative of a sports organization, who alerted them to the possible sale of clothing that illegally reproduced protected trademarks and logos. Based on this information, the officers located various points of sale and verified the authenticity of the products offered.
The first operation took place on June 18 at a business in Carrizal , in the municipality of Ingenio. There, 529 items of sportswear , including t-shirts and trousers, were seized, with an estimated value of €36.500 . The business owner has been investigated as the alleged perpetrator of a crime against industrial property, and all the merchandise was removed from sale and placed at the disposal of the court.
The investigation continued until a second street vending point was located in Telde, where on June 21st, officers seized another 740 counterfeit sports kits valued at €61.375 . The items included shirts and shorts from national teams such as Spain, Germany, Argentina, England, and Portugal, among others.
In total, the two operations resulted in the removal of 1.269 counterfeit sports garments from the market, with an estimated value exceeding €97.000. The Civil Guard reiterates that these types of operations aim to protect industrial property rights, combat illegal trade, and offer greater guarantees to both consumers and affected brands. The case file has been sent to the duty magistrate in Telde, who will continue the investigation to determine the corresponding responsibilities.
