$30,000 worth of counterfeit Apple products found in traffic stop, deputies say

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On July 16, 2024 Deputies assigned to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) arrested Umberto Cardinale and charged him with Transportation and Distribution of Counterfeit Goods following a traffic stop for speeding on Interstate 95. According to Deputies, during the traffic stop Cardinale gave consent to search his vehicle which resulted in the discovery of approximately $30,000.00 in counterfeit Apple products which are trademark protected.

Under South Carolina law, Distribution of Counterfeit Goods (value $10,000.00 or more, but less than $50,000.00) is a felony punishable by a fine of up to $20,000.00 or imprisonment of up to 5 years, or both.

Cardinale is being held at the Florence County Detention Center while awaiting a bond hearing.

SUBJECT: Umberto Cardinale, age 37, of 444 Street, Hazelton, Pennsylvania was arrested on July 16, 2024 and charged with Transportation and Distribution of Counterfeit Goods (S.C. Code Ann. 39-15-1190(B)(1)). See FCSO Booking Website for additional information.

Via: Florence County Sheriff’s Office – South Carolina