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ModerateSep 2, 2026$10M Counterfeit Nike, Adidas Seizure Exposes Port Gaps
Law enforcement in Los Angeles County executed a warrant on August 25 and recovered approximately 25,898 counterfeit items valued at $10 million from a warehouse in Arcadia, California. The seizure ta
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ModerateJul 24, 2026Counterfeit Stamp Ring Plea: $1.7M Fraud Highlights China Import Risks
A 48-year-old man pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with a $1.7 million counterfeit postage stamp scheme that exploited supply chain vulnerabilities to defraud the U.S. Postal Service.
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High ImpactJun 9, 2026North America Cargo Seizures Hit Record: $200M+ in Contraband Intercepted
Federal enforcement agencies across North America dismantled multiple criminal smuggling networks during April and May, seizing over $200 million in contraband including drugs, counterfeit luxury good
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