U.S. Customs & Border Protection Seize $18M in Fake Gibson Guitars
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officers have announced the seizure of over $18 million in counterfeit Gibson guitars. This is the largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure in CBP history.
$18 million of fake Gibson guitars seized in biggest counterfeit instrument bust on record
Over 3,000 counterfeit Gibsons – along with a handful of fake Fenders, Gretsch guitars, and PRS guitars – were seized after arriving in the US in ocean containers from Asia
3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars valued at $18 million seized in California
Thousands of fake Gibson electric guitars were seized this week in California that could have sold for millions of dollars, according to officials.
Border Agents Seize $18 million Worth of Fake Gibson Guitars in Record Haul
"Intellectual property theft is not a victimless crime," said HSI Los Angeles Deputy Special Agent in Charge John Pasciucco.
$18M in fake Gibson guitars seized in California
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Tuesday that $18 million in fake Gibson guitars were seized in California, which the agency called the “largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure
Striking a False Note, Over 3,000 Knockoff Gibson Guitars Seized in Record-Breaking $18M L.A. Port Sting
U.S. Customs seized over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars worth around $18 million at the LA/Long Beach Seaport.
3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars Seized at SoCal Port in Record Counterfeit Bust
CBP officials said the counterfeit goods were found in shipments coming to the United States from Asia through the Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex, and they were intercepted as part of an operation that included U.
3,000 fake Gibson guitars that could’ve sold for $18M seized by US authorities in record bust
As we approach the busy Holiday shopping season, consumers should pay attention to where they are buying these goods and how much they are paying, and if is too good to be true it probably
$18 million worth of counterfeit Gibson guitars seized by authorities
LOS ANGELES (WKRC) — Authorities seized 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars, worth an estimated $18 million.
Federal Officers Seize More Than $18 Million In Fake Gibson Guitars In Record Bust
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and import specialists, in conjunction with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents,
Record 3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars seized through L.A., Long Beach ports, feds say
The seizure of more than 3,000 Gibson guitars through the L.A.-Long Beach port complex is the largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure on record, authorities said.
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Thousands of fake Gibson guitars imported from Asia seized at California port
More than 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars — which would have been valued at about $18 million if they were authentic — ...
Orange County Register23h
Thousands of fake Gibson guitars imported from Asia seized at the Port of LA
More than 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars — which would have been valued at about $18 million if they were authentic — ...