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Port of Savannah Detained Shipments Over Possible Forced Labor Connections, Kerlikowske Says

The Port of Savannah has detained two shipments over possible forced labor involvement since March, CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske said during a Dec. 15 speech in Savannah (here). "The first shipment was Stevia (ultimately released) and second was a shipment…

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of Beedies (Indian cigarettes) that was excluded due to violations of Food and Drug Administration labeling requirements," according to his prepared remarks. Kerlikowske also reviewed various CBP accomplishments during the past year, including the use of ACE and the Centers of Excellence and Expertise.