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Canada Cracks Down On Counterfeit Games
Today the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and the Entertainment Software Association Canada (ESAC) praise the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and York Police Service for a recent raid on retailers selling pirated software at Pacific Mall in Markham, Ontario.
After a two month investigation, authorities seized counterfeit manufacturing equipment and games, computer hard drives and DVD burners as well as nine fire arms. Three people were arrested for the scam that took place in one of the largest indoor shopping malls in North America.
"We are pleased with the outcome of this legal action and thank the RCMP and York Police Service for their efforts in protecting the video game business in Canada," said Danielle Parr, executive director of the ESAC. "Game piracy is a serious problem that costs the entertainment software industry millions of dollars each year. Law enforcement raids against notorious pirate retailers like those in Pacific Mall send a clear message that trafficking in pirated game products is illegal and will not be tolerated."
"Piracy hurts the creative artists and innovation that generates real jobs in this tough economy," said Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of the ESA. "The ESA applauds the efforts of the RCMP and York Police Service to combat game piracy in Canada. The ESA will continue to provide full support to authorities around the world who conduct necessary enforcement actions."
These organizations have a pretty firm stance against game piracy that many developers certainly agree with. What are your thoughts on video game piracy?
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