REPORT: Greenfield Police Seize Counterfit Packers Jerseys

The Green Bay Packers' first-stringers were pretty tough to watch in their preseason opener against the San Diego Chargers Thursday night.

Many fans probably took their Aaron Rodgers or Clay Matthews jersey off after the game feeling defeated or dejected.

Question is, was that jersey real or fake?

arrested a Greenfield man in the Morgan Oaks subdivision over the weekend for allegedly selling counterfeit Packers and Brewers jerseys, according to a report by Today's TMJ4.

The report said neighbors witnessed UPS making several deliveries to the home on the city's west side, and that police found more than 100 Packers jersey packed away in the home.

So, you might ask, what's the big deal? What's wrong with purchasing an almost-real jersey for a fraction of the cost of the real deal?

"Trafficking in counterfeit products like sports memorabilia, purses and DVDs contributes to human rights and child labor abuses in China and other countries," Greenfield police wrote on the department's Facebook page. "Counterfeit products are often produced by unscrupulous clandestine manufacturers. Counterfeit products also reduce the value of legitimate items and hurt US businesses and their employees."

TMJ4's report said the case is open and the investigation ongoing.

Earlier this year, Greenfield police and seized counterfeit DVDs, purses and other items.