Los Angeles police recovered nearly $4 million in stolen goods linked to a South American crime ring. The investigation led to the arrest of two suspects, Oscar David Borrero-Manchola and Yonaiker Rafael Martinez-Ramos, who were involved in the theft and movement of a variety of looted items, including $2.7 million worth of bitcoin-mining computers. Law enforcement agencies collaborated in the investigation, which may lead to more arrests. This trend highlights a growing issue with South American theft groups targeting affluent communities in California using tourist visas.
The Los Angeles Police Department's investigation resulted in the recovery of nearly $4 million in stolen cargo linked to a South American crime ring.
Notably, the recovered goods included items such as coffee, tequila, shoes, body wash, pet food, and bitcoin-mining computers valued at $2.7 million.
Borrero-Manchola was arrested and later released from custody while Martinez-Ramos remains in jail on a no-bail warrant as the investigation continues.
This operation sheds light on the increasing trend of South American theft groups targeting affluent areas in California, exploiting tourist visas.
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