Aliens Accused of Music Tape Scam
Twelve illegal aliens were arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of manufacturing and distributing thousands of counterfeit music cassette tapes, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.
The arrests were made in three raids by sheriff’s deputies and Justice Department agents. Also seized were about 100,000 counterfeit tapes and at least three recording machines, Sgt. Robert Petitt said.
The tapes were intended for sale on street corners and at swap meets, Petitt said.
The raids were conducted at 9528 S. Alameda St. and 678 S. Ford Blvd., Los Angeles and at 3146 Indiana Ave., South Gate, Petitt said.
The 12 were booked on charges of violating state laws against manufacturing counterfeit audio cassettes and of violating federal statutes against infringement on copyrights and trafficking in counterfeit goods, Petitt said.
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