The Brief
- LASD detectives recovered approximately $4 million in stolen cargo during a search warrant operation in Vernon.
- One suspect was booked for receiving stolen property after thefts affected eight different companies, including Footlocker and Epson.
- The operation was led by the Cargo CATs team, part of a specialized task force formed in 2023 to combat organized retail crime.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – Detectives successfully recovered $4 million in stolen cargo and arrested one suspect following a targeted search in Vernon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
What we know:
The search warrant was executed by the Cargo Criminal Apprehension Team (CCATS), a unit within the LASD’s Major Crimes Bureau. …