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08-01-2005

LAPD Scores Major Cache Of Pirate CDs In Weekend Raid

Investigators from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) assisted detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department Vice Squad in seizing more than 122,000 pirated music CDs during a weekend raid. The law enforcement operation occurred Friday during the execution of a search warrant at 1781 North Indiana Street in East Los Angeles. The commercial building was targeted by police as a site allegedly being used for distributing massive numbers of pirate and counterfeit CDs to street and flea market vendors, who were selling the product throughout greater Los Angeles. The investigation is part of ongoing efforts by LAPD Vice Units, targeting large-scale commercial replication and distribution of illegal music in Los Angeles.

"The Los Angeles Police Department once again made a remarkable effort in the fight against the piracy that can plague our streets. The product seized was apparently the tip of the iceberg -- it was a major hub for illicit music for vendors throughout Los Angeles.

"This type of piracy is particularly hurtful to local retailers. Street piracy shortchanges taxpayers and local governments who lose out on tax revenue, and deprives musicians of a return on their work. The Los Angeles Police Department sent a clear message today that piracy is a crime, and will not be tolerated in this community."

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