RCMP Seize Pirated Compact Disks, Video Games and DVDs

SHERBROOKE, Friday, October 28, 2005 - On Tuesday, Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers conducted a search in Sherbrooke,
putting an end to the illicit activities of a 25-year-old man involved in the illegal production and distribution of compact disks, video games
and movies in DVD format.

More than 300 compact disks, 150 X-Box games and 140 DVDs, all pirated, were seized during the search. Officers also seized equipment
used to illegally reproduce such items.

The Sherbrooke man was arrested and interrogated by the officers. He should be summoned shortly to appear in court on charges of making
and distributing infringing copies of copyright works under the Copyright Act.

The investigation was conducted by the Federal Enforcement Section of the RCMP Sherbrooke Detachment, which is responsible for enforcing
federal statutes regarding copyright, trade marks and radiocommunication. The police officers working in this section investigate cases of illegal
reproduction and distribution of works protected by law.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police invites citizens to report any information on illegal activities by individuals or groups of persons involved in
Copyright Act violations by calling (819) 564-5770. All calls will remain confidential.