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Record Seizure: 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars Worth $18M Confiscated

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Source: New York Post
Record Seizure: 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars Worth $18M Confiscated
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U.S. authorities have seized over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars, valued at nearly $18.7 million, in a record bust. The fake guitars, shipped from Asia, were intercepted by Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security in Los Angeles. Gibson confirmed the guitars were counterfeit, as genuine Gibsons are made in the U.S. The bust highlights the risk of buying from unauthorized sources, especially during the holiday season. Gibson's CMO expressed the emotional impact on the company and its artisans.

Topics:entertainmentcrime#counterfeit#crime#customs-and-border-protection#gibson#homeland-security#musical-instruments
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