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CBP and ICE Stop $5 Million in Counterfeits in Puerto Rico

CBP and ICE Homeland Security Investigations seized some $5 million worth of counterfeit merchandise in San Juan, Puerto Rico, during a four-day operation, said CBP in a press release. The operation, named "Forged Dreams, Valentine's Blitz," resulted in seizures of…

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counterfeit designer clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, handbags, sunglasses and sportswear from 39 brands with a total manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $4,788,032, said CBP. The investigation was supported by the HSI-led National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center in Washington, CBP said.