St. Lucie County is one of six Florida counties impacted by a large-scale organized cargo theft operation, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday.
An investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol, the Orlando Police Department and the Office of Statewide Prosecution led to the arrests of six defendants accused of stealing nearly $8 million in cargo across Orange, Broward, Polk, Osceola, Volusia and St. Lucie counties. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office was also involved in the investigation.
The thefts began in May 2023, and involved unattended semi-trailers. Uthmeier said the stolen items included electronics, HVAC equipment, food products, alcoholic beverages and other goods…