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id: 855b1a2450
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 13:09 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 20:16 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Federal authorities seize nearly $1M in counterfeit lithium batteries

Federal authorities seized nearly $1 million in lithium batteries at the Port of Houston/Galveston, which were sold under unauthorized Bluetooth branding.

Section: [Public Safety](/houston/section/safety.md) · Entities: [U.S. Customs and Border Protection](/houston/wiki/u-s-customs-and-border-protection.md), [Port of Houston/Galveston](/houston/wiki/port-of-houston-galveston.md)

## Coverage

- [CW39 Houston](https://cw39.com/crime/houston-cbp-seizes-nearly-1-million-in-counterfeit-lithium-batteries/), 2026-11-10 13:09 CST: Houston CBP seizes nearly $1 million in counterfeit lithium batteries
- [FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-cbp-seizes-nearly-1-million-counterfeit-lithium-batteries-tech-expert-warns-potential-dangers), 2026-11-10 20:16 CST: Houston CBP seizes nearly $1 million in counterfeit lithium batteries; tech expert warns of potential dangers

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