Two storefronts operating as DJ General Tool and Wire in Montebello and Huntington Park sold an estimated $4.5 million in goods stolen from trains, trucks and cargo ships. Seized merchandise included power tools, e-bikes and appliances from brands such as Dyson, Milwaukee, DeWalt and Makita. Owner Dojoon Park, 41, was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property and faces heavy charges from the L.A. County district attorney. The LAPD worked with Union Pacific Police and Los Angeles Port Police to link theft incidents to goods resold in stores and online. Officials emphasized cargo theft harms retailers, distributors and consumers and undermines supply-chain integrity.
"We are in the process of fully evaluating the crimes that he has committed, and we anticipate charges being brought against him ... that will involve maximum sentences of years of state prison time," said Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman at a news conference.
"It's also important to remember that cargo theft is not a victimless crime," McDonnell said. "It affects retailers, distributors and ultimately all of us consumers. Protecting the integrity of our supply chain is vital to public safety as well as the economic stability of Los Angeles."
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