U.S. Customs Makes Huge Fake Sneaker Bust Worth $32 Million
U.S. Customs Makes Another Huge Fake Sneaker Bust Worth $32 Million
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Los Angeles has seized $32 million in fake goods, which included knock-off versions of the Dior x Nike Air Jordan 1s, Ben & Jerry’s SB Dunk Low, and YEEZY 350 V2.
In addition, customs seized a number of fake luxury handbags, shoes, and belts. This was announced in an official U.S. Customs and Border Protection press release.
News ReleaseCounterfeit Viagra Pills, Footwear, Belts, Car Emblems and Headphones Worth Over $32 Million Seized at the LA/Long Beach Seaport. Full story at: https://t.co/JlDpN4lGwkpic.twitter.com/bBRpAfmbUv DFO Carlos C. Martel (@DFOLosAngeles) December 17, 2020
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Officials seized over $32 million worth of counterfeit Viagra, headphones and other products from three cargo shipments from China at the Long Beach Seaport in California, Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday.
Over one million counterfeit erectile dysfunction pills were found in the shipment from China, according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Officials also found counterfeit shoes, purses, belts and other items worth an estimated total of around $32,161,000.
“Criminals are exploiting e-commerce platforms to sell counterfeit and often dangerous goods to unwitting holiday shoppers,” CBP Director of Field Operations in Los Angeles Carlos C. Martel said in a statement.