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U.S. border agents have confiscated 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars, highlighting ongoing issues with intellectual property violations and the import of fake goods. This seizure underscores the challenges faced by authorities in preventing the entry of counterfeit products into the country.
Authorities in Southern California have seized 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport, valued at $18 million if genuine. The operation involved multiple agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Gibson Inc. The fake guitars were likely intended for the e-commerce market, and experts noted several telltale signs of their inauthenticity. This seizure is the largest of counterfeit musical instruments on record, and the investigation into the operation is ongoing.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars valued at $18 million in one of the largest counterfeit instrument busts in history. The fake guitars, resembling models associated with famous musicians, were intercepted at a warehouse in Carson, California. Authorities warn consumers to be cautious when purchasing instruments, especially from uncertified online marketplaces. The ongoing investigation involves the Department of Homeland Security and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, with the counterfeit guitars set to be destroyed.