Illegal MP3 website leads to arrest of CD-R Pirate



Another arrest of a so called music pirate. A 36 year old man was caught today after a joint raid by Trading Standards and Police Officers which was attended by investigators from the BPI.

The operation followed a BPI investigation into the sale and distribution of illegal MP3 CD-R compilations via a website, following a referral from the Copyright Hotline.

During the raid, over 500 counterfeit CD-Rs were seized, together with a computer system and CD writers. The suspect was released on police bail to face possible charges under the 1994 Trademarks Act, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.

David Martin, BPI Director of Anti-Piracy stated, "My thanks go once again to the enforcement agencies in West Yorkshire for their support. Yet again we have seen an illegal factory run by someone who believes they will never be caught - if you are selling illegal music online you risk being caught and prosecuted."

Illegal factory? Come on, some CD burners were caught not a whole factory...

Source: mi2n

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