"Security" my eye!

[tod evans]

How in the Sam Hell does fake foo-ball junk fall under the jurisdiction of "Homeland" Security?

From Drudge;

DHS seizes $21.6 million in fake NFL merchandise, arrests 50 involved

http://dailycaller.com/2014/01/30/dhs-seizes-21-6-million-in-fake-nfl-merchandise-arrests-50-involved/

Ahead of the Super Bowl, federal officials announced a crackdown on counterfeit National Football League merchandise, revealing the seizure of more than $21.6 million in fake NFL merchandise, Thursday.

In an initiative called “Operation Team Player,” the feds targeted international shipments of counterfeit merchandise from abroad as it came into the United States, as well as warehouses, stores, online vendors, and street vendors selling counterfeit goods and tickets nationwide. The operation began in June.

“Our agents are committed to combating the criminal enterprises selling counterfeit products which undermine our economy, and take jobs away from Americans,” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director John Sandweg said in a statement. “No good comes from counterfeiting American products regardless of whether they are jerseys, airbags or pharmaceuticals.”

According to the Department of Homeland Security, fake jerseys, ball caps, t-shirts, jackets, and other souvenirs are among the 202,000 items — worth more than $21.6 million — seized by officers from ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations, Customs and Border Patrol CBP, Postal Inspection Service as well as state and local police departments.

In addition to the seizures, DHS also announced 50 arrests during the operation, and said that such enforcement actions will continue in conjunction with Super Bowl XLVIII through Feb. 7.

Law enforcement also shut down over 160 websites selling counterfeit goods.

[otherone]

DHS also announced 50 arrests during the operation, and said that such enforcement actions will continue in conjunction with Super Bowl XLVIII through Feb. 7.


REPORTED
It's the Big Game, mundane. You've put us ALL at risk for unauthorized use of the NFL's intellectual property.


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[Travlyr]

That's number 18 right there.
http://i.imgur.com/xy7VISL.jpg

Get your official Gladiator Gear™ only in Rome. The two slaughtered were wearing counterfeit gear. Don't get caught.

[tod evans]

REPORTED
It's the Big Game, mundane. You've put us ALL at risk for unauthorized use of the NFL's intellectual property.


I haven't paid attention to sportz since the 60's and have no intention of starting now.

It appalls me that poof, there's a new federal agency with guns-n-tanks hawking the security motto and then arresting patent infringers...What's next, stormtroopers for OSHA violations?

[jllundqu]

How in the Sam Hell does fake foo-ball junk fall under the jurisdiction of "Homeland" Security?

From Drudge;

DHS seizes $21.6 million in fake NFL merchandise, arrests 50 involved

http://dailycaller.com/2014/01/30/dhs-seizes-21-6-million-in-fake-nfl-merchandise-arrests-50-involved/

Ahead of the Super Bowl, federal officials announced a crackdown on counterfeit National Football League merchandise, revealing the seizure of more than $21.6 million in fake NFL merchandise, Thursday.

In an initiative called “Operation Team Player,” the feds targeted international shipments of counterfeit merchandise from abroad as it came into the United States, as well as warehouses, stores, online vendors, and street vendors selling counterfeit goods and tickets nationwide. The operation began in June.

“Our agents are committed to combating the criminal enterprises selling counterfeit products which undermine our economy, and take jobs away from Americans,” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director John Sandweg said in a statement. “No good comes from counterfeiting American products regardless of whether they are jerseys, airbags or pharmaceuticals.”

According to the Department of Homeland Security, fake jerseys, ball caps, t-shirts, jackets, and other souvenirs are among the 202,000 items — worth more than $21.6 million — seized by officers from ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations, Customs and Border Patrol CBP, Postal Inspection Service as well as state and local police departments.

In addition to the seizures, DHS also announced 50 arrests during the operation, and said that such enforcement actions will continue in conjunction with Super Bowl XLVIII through Feb. 7.

Law enforcement also shut down over 160 websites selling counterfeit goods.

Your answer was in the text... international schemes fall under CBP, ICE, HSI

[HOLLYWOOD]

If it's any consolation, NYC hotel managers are calling the WAY OVER HYPED Superbowl windfall... A Bust. Hotel rooms have dropped from $1400 a night to $400, with an occupancy rate of only 55%. NFL management predicted a $600 million boost to the local economy, economist latest figures are est. $30-120 million.

BTW, applying Devil's advocate, where's BIG GOVERNMENT hypocrites on "Price Gauging" by HOTELS? ;)

Midtown Manhattans Merchants are pissed by all the streets shutdown and security restrictions imposed by the .gov... on average, sales are down 50%

Only ones doing well are the surrounding Meadowlands area restaurants & bars in NJ.

NOTE:

You CAN'T drive up and park at the game, you and your vehicle must be searched
You CAN'T "tailgate" in the parking lot, unless you're inside your vehicle
You CAN'T take any of your bags, purses, pocket books, back packs... only approved transparent NFL baggage, that you are forced to purchase.

Parking at the stadium costs $130 per vehicle!

[pcosmar]

If fools would quit buying this overpriced crap,, it would put an end the "Fake" crap.

[erowe1]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director John Sandweg said in a statement. “No good comes from counterfeiting American products regardless of whether they are jerseys, airbags or pharmaceuticals.”

Then why would anyone buy and sell them?

[otherone]

It appalls me that poof, there's a new federal agency with guns-n-tanks hawking the security motto and then arresting patent infringers...What's next, stormtroopers for OSHA violations?

No. There is no OSHA office on K Street.

[limequat]

Anybody else get an eye roll over "fake jerseys"? While they may not be sanctioned by the NFL, I would wager that the jerseys are in fact quite real.
Unless we're talking Velveteen Rabbit type stuff where the jerseys come to life if they are truly, really, loved.

[HOLLYWOOD]

When you look at this as being another tool to push the statist/nationalism gameplan on the unsuspecting proletariat... Preoccupied them with 'Bread and Circuses' as you push the agenda of stealing everything from the mundanes.

[limequat]

^ Opt-out of the superbowl

[DamianTV]

Monopoly must be upheld and Football is a Corporation.

Imagine a future where people must PAY the NFL a License to play Football because they own the sport itself.