Federal officials have seized more than $18 million in fake Gibson guitars in what was the largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure in history.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in Los Angeles seized more than $18 million in fake Gibson guitars in the largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure in history. Working with local and federal agencies at the LA/Long Beach Seaport, agents intercepted the suspected cargo arriving in ocean containers from Asia. In total, agents seized more than 3,000 counterfeit guitars. Had they been genuine, the value would have been more than $18.74 million, CBP said in a news release.
S. Gibson’s Chief Marketing Officer, Beth Heidt, said the seizure was "emotional and personal" for the company because it represents "generations of American families that have dedicated their entire lives to handcrafting Gibson instruments.
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