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Coverage dated September 30, 2026

Fake Cartier watches worth $28M intercepted at O'Hare Airport

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CBP data shows that handbags, wallets, apparel, footwear, watches, jewelry, and consumer electronics are at a higher risk of being counterfeited.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Fake Cartier watches with $28 million retail value seized entering US from China (opens Washington Examiner)

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    EXCLUSIVE — Federal law enforcement in Chicago seized an international shipment of 200 counterfeit Cartier watches concealed in two packages mailed from China. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport intercepted two shipments on Sept.

  2. WGN Chicago

    Fake Cartier watches worth $28M intercepted at O'Hare Airport (opens WGN Chicago)

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    CBP data shows that handbags, wallets, apparel, footwear, watches, jewelry, and consumer electronics are at a higher risk of being counterfeited.

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