U.S. Customs and Border Protection Operations Support Executive Assistant Commissioner Casey Durst reported on several recent enforcement actions via her official Twitter account.
On July 14, 2026, Durst announced that CBP officers had intercepted a significant shipment of counterfeit sports merchandise in Florida: “Big win in Miami last month! @CBP officers intercepted 16,000+ counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 jerseys before they hit the market—protecting consumers and defending legitimate trade. See more at: https://t.co/G0o8qOPyhA #CBP #CBPxFIFA2026 https://t.co/tUCLClggBU” (posted July 14, 2026).
The following day, Durst highlighted another seizure by CBP officers in Indiana: “Fake FIFA gear just got shut down in Indianapolis. @CBP officers seized 1,500+ counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 items—jerseys, shirts & more—before they ever hit shelves. See more at: https://t.co/cNM3vPErYF #CBP #CBPxFIFA2026 https://t.co/I3CZKlyhZj” (posted July 15, 2026).
Durst also marked an awareness campaign on July 15, posting about ongoing preparedness efforts within the agency: “July is Bioterrorism & Disaster Education Month! @CBP Operations Support empowers frontline teams with advanced training, contingency planning, and real-time situational awareness—keeping America safe and resilient. #CBPOpsSpprt #Preparedness https://t.co/AniF7VJLYE” (posted July 15, 2026).
These actions are part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s broader mandate to prevent the importation of counterfeit goods and enhance national security through preparedness initiatives. The seizures of fake FIFA World Cup merchandise come as international sporting events often attract increased attempts to traffic counterfeit goods into the United States.