Brief: Fake dollars seized at JFK airport

US Customs and Border Protection officers have seized $65,200 dollars in counterfeit 100 dollar bills at John F Kennedy's International express cargo facility.

The fake bills were concealed in place mats and a shoe bag from Ecuador, according to the CBP, which said the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have yet been made.

"Every day CBP officers are protecting the American public from various dangers," said Robert Perez, Director of CBP's New York field operations. "This seizure is a testament to the dedication our officers demonstrate daily in support of CBP’s mission."

John McQuade, resident agent in charge of the US Secret Service's JFK office added: "Partnerships, as we have with CBP at JFK, are essential in preventing counterfeit currency from entering the US."

"Cooperation among agencies at JFK, and throughout New York, has allowed us to focus our resources and respond quickly to uncover and prevent counterfeiting and other criminal activity," he said.