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Authorities seize more than $200K worth of fake NeeDoh toys and other merchandise, state officials say
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The operation was conducted on July 27 and involved several law enforcement agencies.
In a joint operation, authorities seized counterfeit merchandise in South Carolina. The seizure included fake NeeDoh Nice Cube squishy toys and other items. The operation was conducted on July 27 and involved several law enforcement agencies.
Counterfeit cellphone covers with luxury brand logos were also found. Further details on the seizure are available from the source, including the total value of the merchandise seized, which exceeds $200,000. The operation was announced by South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond.
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Category: business Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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