Topic
customs enforcement
Regulations & Compliance Customs Compliance #fake stamps#counterfeit
Man Pleads Guilty in $1.7M Scheme Selling 6.5 Million Counterfeit Stamps from China
Kevin Douglas Padgett, 48, pleaded guilty to money laundering for his role in a scheme to sell 6.5 million counterfeit U.S. postage stamps imported from China, generating at least $1.7 million. The case highlights ongoing customs fraud risks for trade compliance professionals.
Jul 24, 2026 1 source
Logistics Customs & Border #drug bust#cross-border trucking
$139M drug bust reveals broker-style smuggling in cross-border trucking
Canadian and U.S. law enforcement dismantled a broker-style drug trafficking network using commercial cross-border trucking. Over 1.7 metric tons of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opium were seized, with a street value exceeding $139 million. The operation exploited legitimate supply chains, highlighting vulnerabilities in cross-border logistics.
Jul 23, 2026 1 source