Nine Sinaloa-linked men arrested after $333,000 rail heist recovery in San Bernardino
Sheriff's office recovers Nike, JBL, and Victoria's Secret goods in coordinated bust.
By Harper Foster ·
San Bernardino County authorities detained nine Mexican nationals on Wednesday for their alleged roles in a coordinated theft of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway freight.
The department stated the suspects are linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, which investigators believe orchestrated a series of heists targeting BNSF trains. These crimes resulted in the loss of merchandise valued in the millions of dollars.
Officers executed a search warrant on October 16 at a home near Harrison Street and Lynwood Drive. The location, on East 35th Street, served as the base for the group's operations. All nine men are from Sinaloa, Mexico.
Investigators recovered $333,000 in stolen inventory during the raid. The seized items included JBL speakers, Logitech computer hardware, Victoria's Secret goods, Nike and New Balance sneakers, and Husky tools.
Police also confiscated large amounts of cash, four semiautomatic pistols, one drone, and fentanyl allegedly intended for sale. Tools found at the scene could have been used to cut into railcar containers.
The nine suspects face charges of conspiracy, theft of rail property, and possession of a controlled substance while armed. The department asked the public to contact We-Tip by calling or texting 844-909-3006.
Source: KVEA
