CHICAGO - Customs officers at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport intercepted dozens of counterfeit luxury watches last month, officials said.

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According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Chicago, 73 fake watches were seized during the month of August.

The items were labeled with well-known luxury brand names including Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Phillipe, Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger and Cartier. Image 1 of 4 ▼

Fake luxury watches intercepted in Chicago | CBP Chicago

Authorities said the shipment originated from China and, if genuine, would have been valued at nearly $2.8 million.

The Source: The information in this article was provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Chicago. Crime and Public Safety O'Hare International Airport Chicago Consumer News

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