US customs officers in Indianapolis seize counterfeit watches from Hong Kong
US customs officers in Indianapolis have intercepted a shipment of counterfeit watches from Hong Kong, valued at $43 million if genuine.
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The reporting (6)
- CBP intercepts package at Port of Louisville containing $43M in counterfeit watches WDRB · 1d ago
- $43 million in counterfeit watches seized in Louisville whas11.com · 1d ago
- Exclusive | US seizes another massive haul of fake luxury watches headed for NY and worth $43M if real nypost.com · 1d ago
- Shipment of counterfeit watches stopped by Indianapolis CBP cbp.gov · 1d ago
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercept shipment of 96 counterfeit watches WTHR · 1d ago
- US customs officers in Indianapolis seize counterfeit watches from Hong Kong fox59.com · 1d ago
The brief
The seizure of counterfeit watches in Indianapolis has disrupted a major smuggling operation. The watches, originating from Hong Kong, were destined for New York. The shipment included 96 counterfeit watches. The seizure was carried out by US Customs and Border Protection officers in Indianapolis.
The watches were intercepted before they could reach their intended market. The value of the seized watches, if genuine, is estimated at $43 million. The shipment was stopped by customs officers in Indianapolis. The watches were described as counterfeit luxury items.
The exact brands and models of the watches have not been specified. The question remains: how extensive is the counterfeit watch market, and what other shipments might be in transit?
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 11h ago.
Quick answers
What is the value of the seized counterfeit watches?
The value of the seized counterfeit watches is $43 million if they were genuine.
Where were the counterfeit watches seized?
The counterfeit watches were seized in Indianapolis by US Customs and Border Protection officers.
Where were the counterfeit watches originating from?
The counterfeit watches originated from Hong Kong.
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