U.K. Raid Uncovers Haul Of Pirated CDs
A raid organized by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) led to the seizure of more than 100,000 counterfeit CDs and other entertainment software. The goods seized July 20 in Brad-ford, England, are valued at more than $1.6 million.
Working with police, trading
standard officers and other intellectual rights organizations, the BPI nabbed four suspects at the city's Cannon Mills market stalls. BPI director of anti-piracy David Martin says the suspects could receive up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.
Most of the seized product was Asian music. A BPI spokesman says other recordings seized included albums nominated for this year's Panasonic Mercury Prize (Bulletin, July 23).
Working with police, trading
Most of the seized product was Asian music. A BPI spokesman says other recordings seized included albums nominated for this year's Panasonic Mercury Prize (Bulletin, July 23).
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