Investigation into illegal electronics smuggling ends in arrest of two Russians and a Brooklyn man
Federal agents arrested two Russian nationals and a Brooklyn man with dual citizenship Thursday who are accused of smuggling...
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Two men arrested following raids in Catfield in investigation into £2.24 million tobacco smuggling fraud
Two men have been arrested by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) during raids linked to an investigation into a suspected £2.24...
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Ukrainians smuggle Apple devices from abroad to save money
Despite average salaries of only $2,000 per year, many Ukrainians still long to possess an iPhone.
But while U.S. customers can...
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Customs seizes $150,000 of fake Australian skincare products: The challenge of fighting counterfeiters in Australia
Counterfeit skincare products to the value of $150,000 have been seized by customs officials after the goods were shipped into...
Learn MoreLow taxes on tobacco products give green light to Ukraine’s smugglers
With cigarettes being so cheap in Ukraine, there’s a wide margin for smugglers to make a good profit. Moreover, the low cost of...
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Agency joins force with Customs to stop rice smuggling
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) and the Nigeria Customs Service are partnering to increase...
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Christian Dior wages war with online counterfeiters
Luxury brand Christian Dior has targeted a number of online counterfeiters in a trademark infringement lawsuit.
In a filing at...
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Low taxes on tobacco products give green light to Ukraine’s smugglers
With cigarettes being so cheap in Ukraine, there’s a wide margin for smugglers to make a good profit. Moreover, the low cost of...
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Research at Brock University looks into the counterfeit product industry
For some people nothing beats the rush of a new purchase. A new designer handbag or a pair of must-have sneakers can make all the...
Learn MoreMillions in illegal counterfeit products seized in Puerto Rico
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Juan Field Operations has announced that 206 seizures were made of counterfeit...
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Man indicted in cigarette smuggling ring faces additional drug charges
Federal authorities have brought additional drug charges against one of the half-dozen men indicted last month in connection with...
Learn MoreInternational fake note smuggling gang members nabbed in Delhi
Two members of an international fake Indian currency notes (FICN) smuggling racket were arrested with counterfeit notes of the...
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