The feds raided Gibson’s factory in late August confiscating several pallets of wood, electronic files and guitars. The feds executed search warrants for ebony and rosewood that were imported from India — the government says Gibson violated the Lacey Act, which stipulates that a company cannot import wood in a manner that’s against the laws of the country the wood is coming from. However, Gibson says it complied with Indian law and no concerns have been raised by the Indian government.
A number of people are showing their support for Gibson, including Godsmack’s Sully Erna.