Fake Customs Officer's Bizarre Bust: Man Poses as CBP Officer with Forged ID at Sushi Restaurant

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A man, posing as a Customs and Border Protection Officer with a forged ID and what appeared to be a firearm, was arrested in Levittown, and authorities are seeking information from the community to uncover ...

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The Eighth Squad reports the arrest of a man for Criminal Possession of a
Forged Instrument that occurred on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 11:20 a.m. in Levittown.
 
According to Detectives, Defendant Andy Kwok, 53, of 546 Huron Road
Delmar, NY was dressed as a Customs and Border Protection Officer and was in possession of a fraudulent Identification card with photo and had what appeared to be a firearm, holstered on his hip, while eating at the K City Hot Pot and Sushi, located at 3056 Hempstead Turnpike. A CBP Officer identified and reported Defendant Kwok to Nassau County Police Officers. Officers confirmed that Defendant Kwok is not a Law Enforcement Officer for any agency. He was arrested without further incident.
 
Defendant Kwok is charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
and will be arraigned on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in First District Court, 99 Main Street in Hempstead.
 
Detectives are working with Homeland Security Investigations and would like
the community to know if you feel as though you have any information about the subject attempting to pose as an ICE Agent and/or you may have been defrauded by this Defendant, please contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. You may also contact Homeland Security Investigations at 1-866-DHS-2ICE or 1-646-989-0607.