The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigators claim they have intercepted the mail and seized merchandise from vendors outside Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia where the Flyers met the New York Rangers in the 2012 Winter Classic on January 2nd. The Feds claim to have taken fake jerseys and shirts worth $350,000.
From the AP
Investigators seized more than 1,600 items in all, including counterfeit MLB, NFL, NBA and NCAA merchandise.
Authorities say the investigation is continuing and no arrests have been made.
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