NewsKTLA 5October 27, 2026Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department arrests 24 people and seizes eight truckloads of illegal vapes in downtown L.A. raid
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Law enforcement arrested 24 suspects and seized eight tractor-trailer loads of illegal vape products, flavored tobacco, and counterfeit goods during an Oct. 22 multi-agency raid across 12 businesses in downtown Los Angeles's Toy District.
Read the full story at KTLA 5Why It Matters
Twelve local businesses faced search warrants and enforcement actions involving eight state and federal agencies over illicit tobacco and counterfeit merchandise sales.
Key Facts
- Law enforcement arrested 24 people during a multi-agency raid on Oct. 22.
- Deputies seized eight tractor-trailer loads of illegal vape products, flavored tobacco, and counterfeit merchandise.
- Search warrants were executed at 12 businesses located from 3rd Street to Winston Street, between Crocker and Los Angeles streets in downtown L.A.
- Suspects face charges including the prohibited sale of flavored tobacco and selling tobacco products without a valid license.
- Suspects were also arrested for willfully manufacturing, selling, or possessing counterfeit trademarks registered with the state or federal government.
- Eight different local, state, and federal agencies participated in the joint enforcement operation.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationLos Angeles Police Department“Involved in the joint operation”OrganizationLos Angeles City Attorney’s Office“Involved in the joint operation”OrganizationU.S. Patent and Trademark Office“Registers counterfeit trademarks cited in arrests”OrganizationLos Angeles County District Attorney’s Office“Involved in the joint operation”locationToy District“Location of the raided businesses in downtown L.A.”OrganizationLos Angeles County Sheriff’s Department“Led the multi-agency raid and arrests”OrganizationCalifornia Department of Tax and Fee Administration“Involved in the joint operation”OrganizationCalifornia Department of Justice“Involved in the joint operation”OrganizationU.S. Customs and Border Protection“Involved in the joint operation”OrganizationCalifornia Department of Public Health Food and Drug Branch“Involved in the joint operation”OrganizationCalifornia Secretary of State“Registers counterfeit trademarks cited in arrests”