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$18M in Counterfeit Gibson Guitars Seized at LA Port

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Source: Rolling Stone
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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.

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  1. U.S. Border Agents Seize $18 Million of Fake Gibson Guitars  Rolling Stone
  2. Authorities seize 3,000 fake Gibson guitars in Southern California worth $18 million  NBC News
  3. They may look like $18 million in world-class electric guitars. They’re a con, officials say  Los Angeles Times
  4. More than 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars seized by Border Patrol, LASD  ABC7 Los Angeles
  5. Thousands of fake Gibson guitars imported from Asia seized at the Port of LA  Daily Breeze

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