NORFOLK, Va. (WWBT) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says it seized more than $775,000 worth of counterfeit toys at a Norfolk port recently.

The items, which were destined to an address in Wood County, West Virginia, included:

12,191 plush toys

1,661 backpacks

1,600 music boxes

1,430 snow globes

552 animal floral arrangements

200 rose décor

The seizure took place on Oct. 29 at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News .

CBP says if the items were authentic, they would have been worth $776,562.

“As we near the holiday shopping season, we urge parents to remain diligent when buying online or at steep discounts to be sure that the children’s toys, clothes, or accessories you buy don’t pose a serious health and safety threat to your families,” said Keri Brady, CBP’s area port

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