More than $75M in cash and counterfeit goods seized during joint operation in Kingston

August 12, 2026

More than $75 million in cash and millions of dollars in counterfeit goods were seized following a recent joint operation between the police’s Specialised Investigation Branch (SIB) and the Financial Investigations Division (FID).

The operations, which were conducted in Kingston and St. Andrew on Friday, August 7, resulted in the arrest of two persons.

The police have not released their identities, as investigations are ongoing.

The accused have been charged with possession of criminal property, unauthorised use of a trade mark and misleading the public.

A statement from the police said that between 1 PM and 6:30 PM, members of the SIB and FID executed search warrants at an establishment on Orange Street in Downtown, Kingston and a residence in Red Hills, St. Andrew.

During the search at the Orange Street premises, both suspects were present, and officers discovered a large cache of counterfeit footwear and clothing displayed on shelves and stored in boxes.

The seizure included 326 pairs of Nike Air Force, 170 Gucci slippers, 132 pairs of Reebok shoes and 52 Nike slippers.

The estimated retail value of the items seized is approximately J$4 million.

In addition to the counterfeit goods, the police seized significant quantities of cash at both the Orange Street location and the suspects’ premises in Red Hills.

Further reports indicate that cash was also seized from a bus owned by one of the suspects.

According to the police, both individuals were granted bail in the sum of $1.5 million and are to appear in the Corporate Area Criminal Court on September 10.

Meanwhile, the JCF is advising the public that the purchase of counterfeit products that are illegally manufactured and sold under another company’s brand name may pose serious risks to customers.

This as they are often produced without adherence to safety and quality standards.

The police added that the illicit trade of counterfeit merchandise is also a primary funding source for organised crime.