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U.S. and Canada Authorities Seize Millions in Counterfeit Goods and Drugs in Major Cargo Crime Busts

Federal authorities across the U.S. and Canada reported a string of major cargo crime investigations during April and May, disrupting drug trafficking networks and intercepting counterfeit luxury goods. The seizures occurred at ports, border crossings and parcel facilities, involving cocaine hidden in flatbread, methamphetamine in lettuce, and counterfeit jewelry and perfumes.