Deepak Chopra, the former owner of Dublin Knives, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Dublin Police Services, alleging that police illegally seized over 300 weapons from his shop without a warrant or probable cause. The police reportedly seized $2 million worth of firearms and other weapons during a raid in April 2023, which Chopra claims was conducted under threats and intimidation. He asserts that all items were legally possessed, raising serious questions about police conduct in the case.
Chopra’s lawsuit reveals troubling details, including the emotional distress suffered by his autistic son, who was detained for over five hours during the search of their home, requiring emergency medical attention after banging his head in distress. With his family affected and his business disrupted, Chopra is seeking millions in damages for lost inventory and economic harm, while the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office prepares for a pretrial hearing on criminal charges against him in May 2025.
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