CHP arrests 5 in massive cargo theft operation; $1M in stolen goods, nearly $250K in cash recovered

VALLEJO, Calif. -- The California Highway Patrol's Golden Gate Division on Friday announced the arrest of five suspects accused of being involved in a massive cargo theft operation that spanned the state of California.

Investigators say the suspects are responsible for approximately $9 million in losses related to the theft of cargo shipments of electronics.

On Aug. 4, the CHP along with the Los Angeles Airport Police Department, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department served multiple search warrants in L.A. County and arrested five suspects. Authorities also recovered over $1 million in stolen cargo and nearly $250,000 in cash.

The CHP says items recovered during the bust include products from Google, MSI, Hewlett Packard, Samsung, Dell, Microsoft, Sonos, Sony, Apple, Asus, Ring, Max Mara, and other various companies.

"This is another example of the incredible results possible when law enforcement agencies come together to stop these criminals," said CHP GGD Chief Chris Costigan. "This case has required a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication by all involved, and we are grateful for their incredible efforts throughout this multi-year investigation."

Brink's driver was asleep during massive jewelry heist in SoCal, new lawsuit claims

While the second driver was getting food inside a rest stop - spending nearly 30 minutes away from the vehicle - the thieves stole 22 bags of jewelry from the vehicle and fled, according to the lawsuit filed by Brinks.

Authorities say although arrests have been made, this remains an ongoing investigation.

At this time, CHP is not releasing the identities of those arrested saying it may compromise its investigation.