The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) has made its third arrest since it was launched in September.
According to the City of London Police, a man in Reading was arrested on suspicion of running a website illegally selling music and films.
The 33 year-old was arrested follow a referral by PRS for Music. After his arrest an agreement was made for transfer of his site to be handed over to the authorities.
A spokesperson for PRS for Music said: ‘We welcome the establishment of the new PIPCU and will be working closely with them to ensure that member’s rights are protected.
‘Today’s action is a positive step forward in tackling those individuals and companies who profit from the theft of their music.’
PIPCU has been set up to protect the UK’s creative industries from piracy and ensure only legitimate goods and online content exist.
The operationally independent unit is initially being funded - £2.56m over two years - by the Intellectual Property Office, which is part of the Department for Business Innovation Skills.
According to the City of London Police, a man in Reading was arrested on suspicion of running a website illegally selling music and films.
The 33 year-old was arrested follow a referral by PRS for Music. After his arrest an agreement was made for transfer of his site to be handed over to the authorities.
A spokesperson for PRS for Music said: ‘We welcome the establishment of the new PIPCU and will be working closely with them to ensure that member’s rights are protected.
‘Today’s action is a positive step forward in tackling those individuals and companies who profit from the theft of their music.’
PIPCU has been set up to protect the UK’s creative industries from piracy and ensure only legitimate goods and online content exist.
The operationally independent unit is initially being funded - £2.56m over two years - by the Intellectual Property Office, which is part of the Department for Business Innovation Skills.
