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Fake luxury watches worth $2.6M seized at DFW Airport - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

Federal authorities at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport intercepted an incoming shipment of counterfeit luxury timepieces originating from China. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a total of 11 fake Richard Mille watches. Officials calculated that the haul would carry a suggested retail price of $2.6 million if the items had been authentic. The interdiction highlights ongoing border security operations targeting illicit luxury goods entering the country through major aviation hubs.

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  • ✓ U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 11 counterfeit Richard Mille watches at DFW Airport.
  • ✓ The shipment of counterfeit watches originated from China.
  • ✓ The shipment would have had a suggested retail price of $2.6 million if the items were genuine.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at DFW Airport seized 11 counterfeit Richard Mille watches shipped from China.

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  1. Fake Richard Mille Watches Seized at DFW Airport

    Federal authorities at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport intercepted an incoming shipment of counterfeit luxury timepieces originating from China. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a total of 11 fake Richard Mille watches. Officials calculated that the haul would carry a suggested retail price of $2.6 million if the items had been authentic. The interdiction highlights ongoing border security operations targeting illicit luxury goods entering the country through major aviation hubs.

    Why it matters

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection routinely inspects cargo and international mail shipments to intercept smuggled goods and intellectual property violations. Counterfeit luxury items frequently target high-end brands to maximize illicit profit margins upon resale. Federal seizures of this nature prevent fraudulent products from entering domestic commercial markets.

    What is confirmed

    • U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 11 counterfeit Richard Mille watches at DFW Airport.
    • The shipment of counterfeit watches originated from China.
    • The shipment would have had a suggested retail price of $2.6 million if the items were genuine.

    What to watch next

    • Further details on the intended destination or recipient of the shipment
    • Additional announcements from U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding related seizures
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    3. World Border Security Congress — $12 million in counterfeit watches stopped by Indianapolis US CBP
    4. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (.gov) — CBP intercepts $2.6 million in counterfeit Richard Mille watches at DFW
    5. WFAA — Federal officials seize $2.6M in counterfeit Richard Mille watches from DFW Airport
    6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth — $2.6 million in counterfeit Richard Mille watches seized at DFW Airport
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    9. www.nbcdfw.com — Counterfeit Richard Mille watches worth $2.6 million seized ...
    10. dallas.culturemap.com — Fake Richard Mille watches worth $2.6M seized at DFW Airport ...
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