Published October 23, 2026 11:34 AM CDT

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DALLAS - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 11 counterfeit Richard Mille watches shipped from China at the Dallas-Fort Worth International airport.

Had the watches been genuine, the shipment would have had a suggested retail price of $2.6 million, CBP officials said.

What we know:

The Chinese shipments were headed to several locations across the southeastern United States.

Trade experts at CBP's Center of Excellence and Expertise examined the items and determined they were fake.

Authorities seized the watches for having counterfeit versions of registered trademarks.

Credit: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

What we don't know:

Authorities did not release the identities of anyone involved.

What they're saying:

"The sale of fake goods often funds criminal organizations involved in money laundering, drug trafficking, and other illicit trade," CBP Area Port Director Jayson Ahern said.…