U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported several enforcement actions through its official Twitter account on December 17, 2025, highlighting efforts to intercept counterfeit goods and apprehend individuals with criminal histories.
In a tweet posted at 16:10 UTC, CBP stated: ".@DFOChicago alongside @US_FDA officers, in Ohio, seized a total of 398 shipments containing a total of 8,521 pairs of undeclared or misdeclared contact lenses, valued over $407K had they been legally imported. As counterfeit goods move into the online marketplace, we continue to https://t.co/sv5qXkrwMF".
Later that day at 18:05 UTC, CBP shared another enforcement update: "Making the communities in Oregon and across the nation safe again! @USBPSOG apprehended 24 illegal aliens, including 3 from Afghanistan, with criminal histories including:
- Identity Theft
- Possession of Dangerous Drugs
- Providing Liquor to a Minor
-Disorderly Conduct and https://t.co/2VPbRv97ci".
At 19:39 UTC on the same day, CBP tweeted about an additional seizure: "We stopped these not so lucky charms from hitting the streets.
https://t.co/CDaSOV2h1G".
CBP is responsible for securing U.S. borders by preventing illegal entry of people and goods. The agency regularly collaborates with other federal organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enforce laws related to public health and safety. These recent seizures reflect ongoing efforts by CBP to address challenges posed by counterfeit products entering through online marketplaces and unauthorized border crossings.
