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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 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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Topics

Counterfeit Goods US Customs Luxury Watches Smuggling Hong Kong Indianapolis

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