How $1.3 Billion Of Counterfeit Goods Are Seized At JFK Airport

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March 14, 2022

The sale of counterfeit goods is a multi-billion dollar industry that can have negative impacts on consumers and fuel criminal organizations. In 2020, U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over 26,000 counterfeit goods shipments. Business Insider visited Steve Nethersole, a customs officer at JFK, to see how he’s spotting and stopping fakes.

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