Los Angeles, CA – Nearly $4 million in stolen goods has been recovered by the Los Angeles Police Department following the arrest of two key suspects linked to a high-level international cargo theft ring.
The operation involved coordinated efforts between the LAPD, Los Angeles Port Police, Union Pacific Police, and Los Angeles World Airport Police, who arrested Oscar David Borrero-Manchola, 41, and Yonaiker Rafael Martinez-Ramos, 25—both identified as prominent members of the South American Theft Group (SATG).
The recovered property includes a diverse haul of stolen tequila, electronics, coffee, clothing, shoes, body wash, and pet food, totaling over $1.2 million. Additionally, authorities intercepted a stolen shipment of bitcoin mining computers valued at $2.7 million just before it was loaded onto a flight to Hong Kong at LAX.
Borrero-Manchola was arrested for receiving stolen property and later cited and released. Martinez-Ramos was taken into custody on a no-bail warrant.
The SATG is known for targeting high-value cargo, and LAPD officials praised the multi-agency coordination that led to the arrests and asset recovery.
The investigation is ongoing, and police say more arrests may follow.
