Saturday, October 03, 2020

CUSTOMS OFFICIALS TAKE 'DISCOUNTED' DESIGNER GOODS OFF THE MARKET

Nearly $5 Million In Fake Designer Goods Seized At LAX, CBP Says

 

LAPPL News Watch

October 2, 2020


Officers recently seized nearly $5 million worth of counterfeit designer goods at Los Angeles International Airport that had arrived from China through express air cargo, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced Wednesday. 

A total of 7,170 fraudulent high-fashion items were confiscated after arriving at LAX’s cargo operations, according to a CBP news release. 

The products included: 2,175 counterfeit Louis Vuitton sandals; 475 counterfeit Chanel sandals; 450 counterfeit Dior sandals; 400 counterfeit Fendi sandals; 375 Versace counterfeit Versace sandals; 325 Gucci counterfeit Gucci sandals; 572 Dior counterfeit Dior purses; and 625 counterfeit Louis Vuitton clutches. 

“If genuine, the seized merchandise would have had an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $4,899,905.00,” the release stated.

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