Photo courtesy LASD Major Crimes Bureau- Cargo Criminal Apprehension Team

LOS ANGELES – Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with a cargo theft ring in Los Angeles.

The arrests came after a search warrant was served, leading to the recovery of stolen property, multiple vehicles, firearms, and drugs. 

The operation was carried out by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Major Crimes Bureau-Cargo Criminal Apprehension Team.

What we know:

During a search warrant operation on the 13000 block of Alameda Street, detectives seized a significant amount of stolen property and contraband. The items recovered included:

  • $1.4 million worth of stolen Acer computers
  • One AK-47 rifle
  • One AR-15 rifle
  • One Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun
  • Approximately two pounds of methamphetamine
  • Seven stolen vehicles, including a tractor and a 53-foot trailer

The backstory:

The search warrant that led to the arrests originated from a cargo theft investigation conducted by the LASD’s Cargo Criminal Apprehension Team.

According to the LASD, the mission of the CCATS is to “reduce cargo theft crimes by apprehending and prosecuting both cargo thieves and their receivers and by returning stolen property to their rightful owners.” The team works closely with both private sector representatives and other law enforcement agencies.

What you can do:

The LASD is encouraging anyone with information on cargo theft to contact the major crimes bureau at 562-946-7893. 

Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling crime stoppers at 800-222-8477 or online at p3tips.com.

The Source: Information for this story is from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

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