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[The Faceless Master]

In the ongoing effort against movie piracy, top providers have become gleaming target. Largely responsible for introducing highly sought after material, top providers are a highly competitive entity that prioritize public recognition over associated risks. Earlier this morning, several top warez providers found themselves shut down at the hands of local police and the entertainment industry.

At approximately 10 AM, local police in a wide spread coordinated effort raided over 300 homes and offices associated with top warez providers. The raids took place in Germany, Austria, Holland, Poland and the Czech Republic. According to GVU (translated to German Federation Against Copyright Theft), over 30 individuals were arrested in the raids.

Full Story: Slyck News

 

[deadhorse32]

The "Scene" slowing down .... again

 

[emerge]

According to GVU (translated to German Federation Against Copyright Theft), over 30 individuals were arrested in the raids.

Haha, das that include the raid of the GVU office, which took place because the GVU sponsored an FTP honeypot and thus actively participated in the distribution of warez?

 

[Ronok]

Bad Europe! Naughty! *slaps Europe on the wrist*

 

[callous]

If this doesn't stop piracy then I don't know what will!

..... wait

 

[sprsk]

If this doesn't stop piracy then I don't know what will!

..... wait

the war on drugs!

 

[saelz8]

So USA go's after random harmless downloaders and Europe go's after the actual release groups? Okay.

 

[Lukkas]

The War on Piracy will end in a great success just like The War on Drugs and The War on Terror have.........

 

[Brannon]

Don't Forget The War On Christmas You Heathen!!

 

[Mefisutoferesu]

If this doesn't stop piracy then I don't know what will!

..... wait

Homeland Security!