U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CPB) announced this week that officers in Anchorage, Alaska, seized more than 3,000 counterfeit vaccine cards arriving from China, according to a press release.
The vaccine cards sought to mirror those distributed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after a person receives their full regimen the coronavirus vaccine. However, CPB stated that the cards were of “loaw quality printing.”
“Getting these fraudulent cards off the streets and out of the hands of those who would then sell them is important for the safety of the American public,” said Area Port Director Lance Robinson. “Looking out for the welfare of our fellow Alaskans is one of the many and varied responsibilities CBP is proud to take on.”
The shipment was reportedly the largest recent shipment to be discovered by border patrol, according to The Washington Post.
Thousands of counterfeit vaccine cards were seized by CBP officers in Memphis, Tenn., earlier this month.
The increase in counterfeit vaccination cards come as localities and businesses across the U.S. have mandated individuals show proof of vaccine to work, engage in outdoor activities and even partake in concerts.
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