Revenue seizes counterfeit football articles in Porto do Rio

In yet another inspection action against embezzlement, Federal Revenue agents seized this Thursday (5) a container with counterfeit goods - imitation or copy of the original and undeclared product - at the Port of Rio de Janeiro.

The cargo, coming from China, weighs approximately 22 tons and has an estimated value of R$9.46 million. Among the products identified are more than 91 thousand pieces, including football team shirts, sneakers and football boots that improperly bear registered trademarks, especially Nike and Adidas, showing signs of counterfeiting.

During the inspection, the servers found that the container had been declared as containing items of lesser value. The goods initially presented were positioned at the front of the load. However, upon further inspection, a significant amount of undeclared products hidden at the bottom of the container was identified.

The seizure reinforces the role of the Federal Revenue Service in combating customs fraud, unfair competition and violations of intellectual property rights, in addition to contributing to the protection of consumers and the formal market.

The action is part of the activities of the Federal Revenue Border Operation 2026, the largest surveillance and repression initiative by the Federal Revenue Service on routes used to commit illegal acts such as smuggling, embezzlement, drug trafficking, weapons, fauna and flora and other customs fraud. The operation brings together public security, inspection and defense bodies, promoting the sharing of intelligence and coordinated action in the fight against organized crime.