NEW YORK: Thousands in counterfeit $100 bills were seized at JFK by US Customs and Border Protection officers, authorities said.
The more than $65,000 in bills were found concealed in place mats and a shoe bag sent through the mail from Ecuador, according to the US Department of Homeland Security. They were seized at an express cargo facility, a spokesman for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
“Every day officers are protecting the American public from various dangers,” said Robert E. Perez, director of New York field operations for the agency. “This seizure is a testament to the dedication our Officers demonstrate daily in support of CBP’s mission.”
The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, the spokesman said.