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Despite its seemingly peculiar nature, used cooking oil is an integral part of a thriving industry worth billions of dollars. Interestingly, as the demand for used cooking oil grows, so does the unfortunate desire to pilfer this valuable commodity.
Yadriel Luis Zaragoza, a 24-year-old hailing from Miami, was already wanted in another county in Florida for his alleged involvement in the theft of used cooking oil. His vehicle was spotted in Martin County and law enforcement kept their eyes on his movements.
Employing the aid of CID surveillance teams, MCSO trailed Zaragoza, keeping a close watch as he frequented no fewer than 20 local dining establishments.
During the investigation, Zaragoza was observed stopping at various restaurants, appearing to scope out potential targets. It became apparent that none of these establishments had authorized access to their oil storage containers.
Law enforcement officers detained Zaragoza and discovered crowbars with additional tools commonly used in burglaries within his vehicle. When asked about his intentions, Zaragoza claimed that he was originally on his way to Orlando and his GPS misdirected him to the wrong exit in Martin County.