What began as planned enforcement action by federal agents on Canal Street in Lower Manhattan erupted into chaos Tuesday afternoon as crowds yelled at Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The Department of Homeland Security said the federal raid was focused on cracking down on the sale of counterfeit goods and involved agents from ICE, the FBI and the ATF. It’s …
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Protests erupt in New York City after Ice raids Chinatown over ‘counterfeit goods’ | New York
Hundreds showed up to protests that broke out in New York City on Tuesday evening after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) raids related to “selling counterfeit goods” were conducted in the Chinatown neighborhood earlier in the day and resulted in an unknown number of people being detained. Hours after federal agents descended on lower Manhattan, demonstrators were seen assembling near …
Read More »Counterfeit Solar Eclipse Glasses Flood Market And Could Cause Permanent Blindness During Eclipse
IN A NUTSHELL 🔍 Counterfeit and fake solar eclipse glasses are a growing concern, risking severe eye damage. 🌞 Solar retinopathy occurs when the retina is burned by UV rays during an eclipse. 🕶️ Consumers should verify glasses for the ISO 12312-2 Standard to ensure safety. 🛒 Purchase eclipse glasses from reputable vendors to avoid counterfeit products. As anticipation builds …
Read More »Memorabilia dealer found dead after $350 million counterfeit confession
A prominent sports memorabilia businessman was found dead after police carried out a search warrant into his allegedly fraudulent operation on Tuesday. Brett Lemieux, 45 of Westfield, Ind., was the founder of noted sports memorabilia site MisterManCave, which he claimed sold more than four million counterfeit items and surpassed $350 million in sales in a 1,200-word Facebook post on the …
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