Sheriff’s Office warns of fake COVID-19 test kits

The Sheriff’s Office was made aware Thursday that fake COVID-19 test kits containing toxic substances to humans being shipped globally.

Last weekend, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted hundreds of such counterfeit test kits that were being shipped from the United Kingdom to Los Angeles International Airport.

The fake test kits were labeled “Corona Virus 2019nconv (COVID-19)” and “Virus1 Test Kit.” One suspect was subsequently arrested in London by Homeland Security Investigations and United Kingdom authorities.

Sheriff Rick Ramsay urges all residents to NOT BUY test kits online or through anyone or organization other than your direct healthcare professional.

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