California deputies arrest 9 in cargo theft ring, seize $7M in stolen goods

Nine suspects were arrested after authorities in Southern California seized about $7 million in stolen merchandise from various retailers, as well as about $1 million in cash, officials said.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the suspects were arrested as detectives executed 13 search warrants between December and February in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

The arrest warrants were executed as part of an ongoing multi-agency investigation into organized crime and merchandise theft, the department said in a social media post.

AN ORGANIZED SOUTH AMERICAN CRIMINAL GROUP burglarizes more than 60 high-end homes in the Houston area, targeting designer goods.

Detectives executed 13 search warrants between December and February in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. (Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department)

The recovered cargo included televisions, kitchen appliances, printers, sound bars, Ring cameras, air conditioners, tools, swimming pool equipment, golf carts, ATVs, stuffed toys, clothing, shoes, energy drinks, alcohol and cosmetics, authorities said.

Detectives seized approximately $7 million in stolen merchandise and $1 million in cash. (Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department)

A total of 36 companies were targeted, including JB Hunt, Amazon, Sony, LG, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Costco, Wolff Shoes, Monster Energy and Disney.

The suspects face charges of merchandise theft, money laundering and receiving stolen property, according to authorities.

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The suspects face charges of merchandise theft, money laundering and receiving stolen property. (Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department)

Anyone with additional information regarding merchandise theft is asked to contact the Retail Organized Crime Task Force, which was established by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2023.

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The sheriff’s station did not identify the suspects.