Counterfeit Crackdown: New York Police Shutter Canal Street Buildings

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Director of the Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement Shari Hyman during a news conference announcing the raid and closure of three buildings occupying a Chinatown block.

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Director of the Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement Shari Hyman during a news conference announcing the raid and closure of three buildings occupying a Chinatown block.
Police closed 32 storefronts and fenced off the entire block of Canal Street buildings.

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Police closed 32 storefronts and fenced off the entire block of Canal Street buildings.
Seized goods included accessories and fragrances bearing brand names such as Prada, Gucci, Burberry and Rolex.

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Seized goods included accessories and fragrances bearing brand names such as Prada, Gucci, Burberry and Rolex.
Seized goods included accessories and fragrances bearing brand names such as Prada, Gucci, Burberry and Rolex.

Image Credit: WWD Staff

Seized goods included accessories and fragrances bearing brand names such as Prada, Gucci, Burberry and Rolex.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Director of the Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement Shari Hyman during a news conference announcing the raid and closure of three buildings occupying a Chinatown block.