Feds announce largest-ever trade fraud crackdown

BENSENVILLE, Ill. — Federal authorities announced Tuesday the largest-ever trade fraud crackdown.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials held a press conference at a holding facility in Bensenville, to talk about a crackdown on knock-off items or goods trying to circumvent the tariff and duty system—the fees the government charges to ship to the United States.

This covers a range of items, including cartridges and e-cigarettes by the boxload. Authorities are unsure if they are safe for consumption…

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