SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles County Sheriff's detectives arrested a cargo theft crew in possession of $7 million worth of stolen merchandise following a months-long investigation across Southern California. The operation by the sheriff's cargo theft division ran from December 2025 to February 2026 and resulted in the execution of 13 search warrants in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

The suspects were booked and charged with grand theft cargo, money laundering and receiving stolen property. Authorities did not provide the identities of the suspects.

Detectives found the suspects in possession of ATVs, golf carts, top-shelf liquor, Disney apparel and $1 million in cash. The recovered merchandise included MasterCool AC units, golf carts, ATVs, Sony soundbars, LG microwaves, Canon printers, Ring cameras, Craftsman tools, Classica Cordials premium liquor and Disney clothing.

The thefts affected 36 companies, including Amazon, Sony, LG, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Dollar General, Costco, Classica Cordials and Monster Energy.

Additional items reported stolen included Hisense televisions, Wolff shoes, Milwaukee tools, LG appliances, Jelly Cat plush animals, Axil XCor Pro headphones, Black & Decker tools, Pentair pool equipment, Style Craft hair clippers, Monster Energy drinks and cosmetics.