Eight suspects were arrested after authorities discovered over $1.3 million worth of stolen retail merchandise in Los Angeles County.
The bust operation was conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Authorities executed search warrants at several undisclosed locations where they discovered $1,359,226 worth of stolen merchandise taken during cargo thefts.
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Over $1.3 million worth of stolen merchandise was found in Los Angeles County during a massive cargo theft bust operation. (Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department) -
Over $1.3 million worth of stolen merchandise was found in Los Angeles County during a massive cargo theft bust operation. (Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department)
Many of the items appeared to be stored in a large warehouse.
Merchandise found at the locations included 288 electric bikes, many boxes of Sony televisions, A/C units, L’Oreal beauty products, Kenwood speakers, coffee beans, FlavCity Electrolyte mix, hot chocolate, and more.
Eight suspects were arrested in connection with the mass cargo thefts that investigators said occurred in L.A. County and across other states.
The suspects’ identities were not released as the case remains under investigation.