Stolen packages valued at $200,000, including iPads and Fendi handbags, discovered in UPS driver's residence.
In a significant development, Armando Garcia, a former UPS driver, was recently taken into custody in San Benito, Texas. The arrest follows an extensive investigation into the theft of luxury goods and high-value tech items, led by the Cameron County District Attorney's Office.
The investigation, initiated after UPS Security alerted local authorities about missing high-value parcels, has revealed that the stolen items were intended for local residents. The stolen merchandise includes luxury designer products like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Ferragamo, and Fendi handbags, wallets, and accessories, jewelry, designer clothes, iPhones, iPads, smartwatches, power tools, and electronic accessories, with an estimated value of over $200,000.
The Cameron County District Attorney, Luis V. Saenz, stated that the theft was a deliberate and organized effort to steal high-value merchandise. He emphasized that Cameron County will not tolerate theft at any level and that such crimes not only hurt businesses but also diminish consumer confidence.
The DA's office, along with the Cameron County District Attorney's Special Investigations Unit, has been handling the investigation. The unit is committed to working with law enforcement partners to hold financial crime offenders accountable.
During the police search at Garcia's residence, the stolen items were discovered. The search warrant was executed with the assistance of HSI agents.
Garcia had worked for UPS for five years. The company's spokesperson confirmed that UPS has zero tolerance for theft and is fully cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation.
At the time of his arrest, Garcia was at home and was taken into custody without incident. The specific details regarding additional suspects and charges expected in the investigation are not yet available.
As the investigation continues, the office of Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz expects additional suspects and charges. For the latest developments, checking local Cameron County law enforcement press releases or news outlets directly may provide more current information.
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