On October 25, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Philadelphia International Airport confiscated more than $250,000 worth of undeclared Cartier jewelry during a secondary baggage inspection.
The traveler, a Pennsylvania resident, told officials she had only bought a few thousand dollars in souvenirs, prompting officers to examine her luggage more closely and seize the high‑value items.
The incident reflects CBP’s routine practice of conducting secondary inspections and seizing undeclared goods of significant value at U.S. ports of entry.