Counterfeit Designer Purses Seized in Raid

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have seized thousands of counterfeit items, worth nearly $5 million, in a Tampa raid.

About 50,000 items including boxes filled with designer purses were confiscated in Friday’s raid.

No one was charged.

Agents executed five search warrants at a flea market and storage units.

The goods will ultimately be destroyed.

Source: Associated Press