In an important operation against load theft, the authorities in Los Angeles recovered stolen goods valued in almost USD 4 million and arrested two people, allegedly outstanding members of an international criminal group originally from South Americaas reported CBS News. The investigations culminated in the search of several storage units in the area of the San Fernando Valleywhere the articles were found.
Among recovered goods stand out Bitcoin mining computers valued in USD 2.7 million, as well as diverse products, including Tequila, speakers, clothing, coffee, footwear, pet food and body hygiene productswhich added USD 1.2 million. According to ABC Newsthe stolen teams were found in the Lax airport while they were about to be embarked to Hong Kong.
In relation to this case, the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) identified and arrested the suspects Oscar David Borrero-Manchola41, and Yonaiker Rafael Martinez-Ramos25 years, who were allegedly involved in the theft, movement and sale of stolen goods in the area of this county.
The arrests occurred when executing several registration orders in store stores. Martinez-Ramos was arrested under a court order without bail, while Borrero-Manchola He was accused of receiving stolen merchandise, cited by this position and then released, he detailed ABC News.
-This operation, managed by the LAPD Commercial Crimes Division and his Loading unithe had the support of other agencies such as Port of Los Angeles Porthe Pacific Union Police Department and the Los Angeles World Airport Police.
Although the case has managed to recover a large amount of goods, the investigations are still ongoing, according to the authorities. KTLA He indicated that more arrests could be made in relation to the criminal activity of this organized group.
As for the composition of the criminal group, reports suggest that these individuals are part of a South American robbery organizationcharacterized by its complexity, geographical scope and focus on high -value goods. Complaints for theft of technological goods and luxury have recently increased in metropolitan areas such as Los Angeleswhich has given way to new investigation strategies against this type of crime.
The storage of stolen goods in urban areas, as evidenced in this case in the San Fernando Valleyit raises serious logistics challenges for both perpetrators and researchers. The authorities have indicated the importance of strengthening security at strategic points such as ports and airports, where similar incidents often occur.
