Two people were arrested early Thursday after Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives served a pre-dawn search warrant at a downtown building tied to alleged counterfeit luxury merchandise. The sweep closed Main Street between 5th and 6th streets while investigators processed the scene and took people into custody.
What police say
According to NBC Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Major Crimes Unit served a warrant for counterfeit luxury merchandise and entered the building at about 5 a.m. The outlet reports two people were arrested and that Main Street remained closed between 5th and 6th as the investigation continued.
Who carried out the raid
The operation was led by the department's Major Crimes Bureau, the unit that handles organized theft, fencing operations and high-value property investigations, per the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The bureau frequently partners with local and federal agencies on multi-site enforcement actions and cargo or retail theft probes.
Wider context
The raid comes as state officials have stepped up efforts to disrupt organized retail and counterfeiting networks; according to the Governor’s Office, California authorities recovered nearly $17 million in high-value stolen goods in 2025. Federal agencies have also seized large shipments of counterfeit luxury items at Los Angeles-area ports and airports, including a multimillion-dollar interception of fake watches reported by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
What happens next
It was not immediately clear whether charges have been filed; NBC Los Angeles reports investigators remained on scene into the morning while detectives processed evidence. Sheriff’s officials had not released the names of those arrested, and the investigation remains under review by prosecutors.
