TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
CES
Carson, CA
FULL ADDRESS UPON MEDIA RSVP (HERE)
WHAT: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials in conjunction with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), and Gibson, to announce the largest seizure of Gibson electric guitars on record. A multi-agency operation leads to the interception of over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson electric guitars worth over $18 million if they were genuine.
Media Availability to announce largest seizure of fake musical instruments and to caution consumers about fraudulent products sold on e-commerce platforms and other sources.
VIDEO/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: PRESS CONFERENCE WITH SEIZED COUNTERFEIT GUITARS OF THE LEGENDARY BRAND GIBSON WILL BE ON DISPLAY.
WHO: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and Gibson representatives will be on hand to discuss proactive efforts to identify, intercept, and seize counterfeit products at our nation’s largest seaport complex.
WHEN: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
TIME: Media check-in at 10:30 am / Event starts at 11:00 am
RSVP: This is a secured facility, please send RSVP to jaime.i.ruiz@cbp.dhs.gov OR Lcoffey@primeprgroup.com no later than 12 noon Monday, November 25, 2024.
WHERE: Centralized Examination Station (CES).
Carson, CA 90745
NOTE: Complete address to be provided with confirmed RSVP.
