1,500 pieces of counterfeit World Cup merchandise seized by US border control (opens original article in a new tab)

US Customs and Border Protection seized 1,500 counterfeit World Cup items from 18 shipments, including jerseys and branded apparel, with a potential retail value of $134,594.

• 1,500 pieces of counterfeit World Cup merchandise seized by US border control
• 18 shipments of fake goods included jerseys, beanies, and branded shirts
• Most shipments originated from Hong Kong and were destined for US and international locations