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INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) – US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Indianapolis seized a shipment last week containing hundreds of counterfeit championship sports rings.
The shipment, which had 330 fake rings, was destined for a store in Texas.
The parcel was flagged for inspection to irregularities in the shipment and routing information, officials said.
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The counterfeit rings were for a mix of MLB, NBA, NFL and college football teams:
Los Angeles Lakers (117), Dallas Cowboys (73), Pittsburg Steelers (53), New England Patriots (17), Dallas Mavericks (9), Chicago Bulls (10), Kansas City Chiefs (9), Chicago Bears (10) , Philadelphia Eagles (3), St Louis Cardinals (10), NY Yankees (9), and Texas A&M (10).
They were sent to an import specialist for evaluation. The specialist determined the rings were packaged poorly and had a plastic feel.
Had the rings been real, they would have reportedly been worth $495,000.
“Shipments like these prey on the many sports fans across the nation who may be duped into paying high prices for garbage,” said Kerry Carter, Acting Port Director-Indianapolis. “I’m extremely proud of these officers’ determination in stopping illicit shipments, and our commitment to protecting the American economy.”
Officials say the growth of e-commerce over the last five years has led to increasingly competitive purchasing online through international mail. CBP urges anyone with information about trademark or copyright infringement to file a report with the e-Allegations Online Trade Violation Reporting System or call 1-800-BE-ALERT.
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