3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars Seized By US Customs

NME is reporting that US Customs and Border Protection have announced they have seized over 3,000 fake Gibson guitars.

The government agency revealed the haul in a message to the public on Friday (November 22), explaining they had worked on the seizure in collaboration with Gibson themselves, US Homeland Security Investigations and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

A press release confirmed that it was the “largest seizure of fake musical instruments” in history, and estimated the guitars’ combined value, if they were real, would be in the range of $18million (£14.3million).

The authorities in question will hold a press conference on Tuesday (November 26), in which they will give further details of the bust. They will explain the “proactive efforts” that are used to “identify, intercept and seize” counterfeit products.

Read the full report at NME.com.