Thousands of Counterfeit Gibson Guitars Confiscated in LA
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson electric guitars at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport, which would have been worth $18 million if authentic. The guitars, shipped from Asia, were confirmed as fake by Gibson, a leading manufacturer of premium electric guitars. The seizure highlights the ongoing issue of counterfeit goods, especially during the holiday shopping season, and the importance of consumer vigilance. The investigation, involving multiple agencies, is ongoing, with intellectual property violations carrying severe penalties.