The Brief
- Nine Mexican nationals linked to the Sinaloa Cartel were arrested following a yearlong investigation into train cargo burglaries in San Bernardino County.
- Authorities served a search warrant on Oct. 16, recovering over $333,000 in stolen goods, handguns, tools, cash, fentanyl, a surveillance drone and four vehicles.
- The suspects face multiple charges, including conspiracy and theft of railroad property, with millions of dollars in total cargo stolen during the operation.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Nine people connected to the Sinaloa Cartel have been arrested following an investigation into organized train cargo theft, San Bernardino County officials announced.
What we know:
Investigators with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department spent 12 months tracking the suspects and vehicles linked to burglaries targeting BNSF Railway trains. Officials said millions of dollars worth of property was stolen throughout the operation.…