NYPD busts migrant gang involved in organized theft, fraud, and violence

NEW YORK, NY – A significant crackdown on property crime has been initiated by the New York Police Department (NYPD), following the exposure of a migrant gang with Venezuelan ties. The gang, known for their stolen scooter operations, was unveiled on Monday, leading to a series of arrests. However, a group of suspects implicated in a previous attack on NYPD officers are still at large. In a press conference on Monday, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban …

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Largest counterfeit bags bust ever, more than $1 billion seized

MANHATTAN, NY – A record-breaking operation led by federal authorities and the New York Police Department (NYPD) has resulted in the seizure of over $1 billion worth of counterfeit designer goods. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York confirmed the news on Wednesday. The operation unfolded within a Manhattan storage facility, where law enforcement confiscated an estimated 219,000 counterfeit items, ranging from bags and clothes to shoes and other luxury products. …

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