CHP Arrests 5 in Massive Cargo Theft Operation; Recovers $1M in Stolen Goods, nearly $250K in Cash

VALLEJO, Calif. (KGO) -- The California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Division announced Friday the arrest of five suspects involved in a massive cargo theft operation that spanned the state of California. 

Investigators say the suspects are responsible for approximately $9 million of loss related to the theft of cargo shipments of electronics. 

On August 4, the CHP along with the Los Angeles Airport Police Department, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department served multiple search warrants and arrested five suspects. Authorities also recovered over $1 million in stolen cargo and nearly $250,000 in cash. 

Read the full news article: ABC 7 News, August 26, 2022