Border Patrol agents in Memphis, Tennessee intercepted almost 2,000 counterfeit identification cards and two passport cards that originated in China. The documents were discovered in boxes that held a single tassel.
These documents are sold for $250 to $500 on the black market. They typically go to high school or college students or illegal aliens looking to come to the United States.
@CBP intercepted almost 2,000 fake IDs originating from China. pic.twitter.com/R22IkHSCbw
— Beth Baumann (@eb454) March 28, 2020
“Some may think fake IDs are mostly associated with underaged drinking, but it’s much more than that,” Michael Neipert, CBP Area Port of Memphis Director, said in a statement. “Fraudulent IDs can also be associated with identity theft and terrorist activity. With all the uncertainty currently facing our nation, it is inherent that CBP Memphis Officers/Agriculture specialists remain steadfast in securing the nation’s borders.”
Homeland Security Investigations continues to investigate.