NORFOLK, Va. — More than $775,000 worth of counterfeit children’s toys were seized at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB), according to a news release.
A news release from CPB says the counterfeit shipment was seized on Oct. 29 and consisted of 12,191 plush toys, 1,661 backpacks, 1,600 music boxes, 1,430 snow globes, 552 animal floral arrangements and 200 rose decor.
Officers initially suspected the items were counterfeit and detained the shipment in September.
“CBP officers seized the shipment, which arrived from China and was destined to an address in Wood County, W.V., on October 29,” the news release says…