Nashville Gibson Guitar Plant Raided by Federal Agents

Posted by Webb on 11/17/2009
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Federal Fish and Wildlife agents raided Gibson's guitar factory on Nashville Tuesday afternoon.

Gibson Guitar said in a press release Tuesday it is "fully cooperating with agents with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in connection with an issue involving harvested wood."
Agents are checking out accusations the company has been illegally harvesting a type of wood from Madagascar, sending it to Germany and then importing it to the United States.
WSMV Nashville reports the investigation centers around whether Gibson used illegally harvested endangered species of rosewood and ebony wood.
Gibson said Tuesday that it is a "chain of custody certified buyer who purchases wood from legal suppliers who are to follow all standards."
The U.S. Attorney's office said no charges have been filed.