Crime & Public Safety

US Customs Officials Seize Over $775,000 in Fake Children’s Toys From China

‘As we near the holiday shopping season, we urge parents to remain diligent when buying online or at steep discounts,’ a CBP official said.
US Customs Officials Seize Over $775,000 in Fake Children’s Toys From China
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection patch is seen on the arm of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Mission, Texas, on July 1, 2019. Loren Elliott/Reuters
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
Reporter
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U.S. customs officials are warning parents about the dangers of counterfeit children’s toys after seizing more than $775,000 worth of fake products from China, according to a Nov. 25 announcement, including knockoffs of popular characters such as Mickey Mouse and Labubu.

The seized shipment consists of 12,191 plush toys, 1,661 backpacks, 1,600 music boxes, 1,430 snow globes, 552 animal floral arrangements, and 200 rose decorations, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Norfolk announced in a statement on Nov. 25.
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
Reporter
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based reporter. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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