Federal authorities have uncovered a $200 million smuggling operation tied to China, using the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to import counterfeit goods with the help of logistics companies, warehouse owners, and corrupt truck drivers.
Federal authorities have arrested eight individuals in connection with a large-scale smuggling operation that allegedly brought counterfeit and illegal goods from China into the United States through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The operation, involving logistics companies, warehouse owners, and corrupt truck drivers, is believed to have smuggled at least $200 million worth of goods.
The scheme involved filling shipping containers in China with contraband, counterfeit goods, and illegal chemicals. These containers were sealed with unique security seals, whose numbers the conspirators obtained in advance to create duplicate fake seals. Upon arrival in the U.S.
Ca Los Angeles County Los Angeles News Crime Publicsafety Series Instastories
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chinese Retiree Sentenced for Harassing Former Official at Behest of Chinese GovernmentZhu Yong, a Chinese retiree, was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in harassing a former Chinese city official, Xu Jin, at the behest of Chinese government officials. Zhu was convicted of charges including stalking and acting as an illegal foreign agent.
Read more »
Feds offered Jeffrey Epstein a deal for incriminating dirt on Trump, ex-cellmate saysFormer cellmate claims Feds offered Epstein deal for dirt on Trump
Read more »
Limp Bizkit Suffers Setback In $200M Royalties Lawsuit Against Universal Music GroupLimp Bizkit suffered a defeat in its $200 million lawsuit against Universal Music Group when a judge ruled the band cannot legally void its contract.
Read more »
Utah $200M Crypto Fraud Suspect Flees to Russia, 'Extorted' by FSB: ReportKyle Nagy is wanted over a $200 million fraud case linked to his Utah-based cryptocurrency company, SafeMoon LLC.
Read more »
Anker’s new wall charger has ports on the bottom to help it stay plugged inAnker’s new 140W wall charger has ports on the bottom so it stays plugged in while its new 25,000mAh power bank has a retractable USB-C cable.
Read more »
Longshoremen Threaten Strike Over Automation at US Ports45,000 US longshoremen represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association are threatening a strike over the use of automated cranes at East and Gulf coast ports. The union argues that the machines don't improve efficiency and threaten their jobs. Negotiations are ongoing between the ILA and the US Maritime Alliance, with automation being the main sticking point.
Read more »