Counterfeit World Cup Goods Surge

Canada and U.S. officials warned of counterfeit World Cup goods surge during Ottawa embassy panel.
Toronto police arrested two people for seizing 16,000 fake soccer items from Mississauga warehouse.
Robert Johnson called counterfeit scheme a 'scheme to exploit fans'.
David Lipkus noted high demand flooding marketplace.
Canadian officials hold counterfeit goods for 10 days, U.S. officials can destroy them.
Seizure was a 'snapshot' of broader problem with counterfeits on online marketplaces and social media.
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