What is the total value of Top Glove gloves seized by US authorities recently?

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Top Glove Gloves Seized by US Authorities Recently Totaled RM4.93 Million

Recent seizures by US authorities have involved Top Glove gloves valued at approximately RM4.93 million. This figure is derived from two separate confiscations of disposable gloves produced by a subsidiary of Top Glove Corporation Berhad.
Second Seizure in Kansas City Valued at RM2.8 Million

On May 12, 2021, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the seizure of 4.68 million latex gloves in the Port of Kansas, Missouri. This shipment, originating from Malaysia, was valued at approximately US$690,000, which converts to RM2.8 million. The confiscation occurred after an inspection by CBP officers revealed that the gloves were produced by a Top Glove subsidiary, and authorities had indications they were made by forced labour.
Previous Seizure on May 5 Worth RM2.13 Million

Prior to the Kansas City seizure, CBP had already taken into custody a shipment of disposable gloves produced by Top Glove on May 5. This earlier confiscation involved gloves valued at US$518,000, equivalent to RM2.13 million. Similar to the later seizure, this action was also prompted by indications that the products were manufactured under forced labour conditions.
CBP Directive Led to Seizures Based on Forced Labour Indicators

These seizures followed a directive issued by the CBP on March 29. This directive instructed CBP personnel at all US entry ports to begin confiscating disposable gloves manufactured in Malaysia by Top Glove. The action was based on evidence of multiple "forced labour indicators" within Top Glove's production processes, including debt bondage, excessive overtime, abusive working and living conditions, and the retention of identity documentation.

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