Brief: US Customs seize fake handbags, Lego worth $500k
Seized Michael Kors handbag: US Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Houston/Galveston seaport seized more than 200 counterfeit designer handbags and other goods with an estimated retail price of $500,000. The fakes – which included copies of Michael Kors, Prada and Christian Dior items amongst other brands – originated from China and were manifested as bags, plastic toys and jewelry. The haul also included 50 packs of plastic building blocks bearing Lego branding that were deemed to contravene trademark laws.
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