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Mexican Police Bust Nightclubs and DJs for Playing Counterfeit CDs

By soulxtc

Raid 11 locations throughout Mexico City on behalf of Somexfon, the Mexican music licensing agency. Times must be really that tough these days for the music industry for a press release by the International Phonographic Industry (IFPI) praises recent raids conducted by the Mexican Attorney General?s Office (PGR) on behalf of Somexfon, the Mexican music licensing agency, targeting business owners and DJs for playing counterfeit CDs. Between November 7th and 21st police raided some 11 nightclubs in Mexico City between for playing music without authorization from copyright holders. The raids were carried out by around 180 police officers and officials from the Mexican Attorney General?s Office (PGR), and were supported by music industry anti-piracy experts. IFPI?s affiliated national groups are supporting local music licensing agencies in their bid to ensure that all nightclubs operate legally.

Full post as published by ZeroPaid on December 01, 2008 (boomark / email).