Customs officers seize over 11K counterfeit Labubus in Seattle
Sep 1, 2025, 4:28 PM | Updated: 4:30 pm
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized thousands of fake Labubus. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
(Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Thousands of fake Labubus were seized in Seattle.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 11,134 counterfeit Labubu dolls valued at $513,937.76, according to the agency.
“Excellent work by our diligent and meticulous CBPOs!” Director of Field Operations for CBP Seattle Field Office, Brian Humphrey, wrote on X Friday.
LabuWHO? @cbp officers in Seattle, WA seized 11,134 counterfeit LABUBU dolls valued at $513,937.76. Excellent work by our diligent and meticulous CBPOs! P.S. we’re still on the lookout for the one and only 24K GOLD Labubu. #OFOProud #CBP #NationalSecurity #BorderSecurity pic.twitter.com/guQE2nW9f8
— DFO Brian Humphrey (@DFOSeattle) August 29, 2025
Humphrey also referenced a meme circulating social media, jokingly stating, “We’re still on the lookout for the one and only 24K GOLD Labubu.”
His post also caught the attention of the CBP’s main account.
“Fake Labubus are not welcome in America. Thanks for the good catch Seattle!” the agency wrote on X.
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