51 Arrested in Multi-Million Dollar Cargo Theft Bust in San Bernardino
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Firearms and cash discovered during a drug and theft bust in Southern California. (San Bernardino Police Department)
By Sophie Li
7/8/2024Updated: 7/8/2024

Fifty-one suspects were arrested in Southern California in a months-long crackdown on cargo and vehicle theft.

The San Bernardino Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force, in collaboration with other local agencies, executed a search warrant across three counties. The operation resulted in the recovery of $8 million worth of stolen cargo,  $325,000 in cash, and 20 stolen vehicles.

Photos released by the San Bernardino Police Department on July 6 show that much of the stolen property was stored in a warehouse.

During the search, law enforcement also uncovered 20 rifles and handguns, 425 pounds of methamphetamine, 48 gallons of liquid meth, and a working meth lab.

The suspects face numerous felony charges, including train burglaries, conspiracy, VIN-switched stolen vehicles, meth lab operation, meth sales, child endangerment, and possession of assault weapons.

The list of suspects was not released.

Stolen cargo discovered during a bust in Southern California. (San Bernardino Police Department)

Stolen cargo discovered during a bust in Southern California. (San Bernardino Police Department)

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