8 arrested after $1.4 million worth of stolen items found in Southern California theft bust

Eight suspects were arrested after authorities discovered $1.4 million worth of stolen merchandise in Los Angeles.

The case, which originated from a cargo theft investigation, was being investigated by the L.A. County Sheriff's Department's Major Crimes Bureau-Cargo Criminal Apprehension Team.

On Sept. 10, a search warrant operation was executed at a property on the 13000 block of Alameda Street in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles.

During the operation, authorities discovered: • $1.4 million worth of stolen Acer brand computers • Seven stolen vehicles, including a tractor (semi-truck) • One AK-47 rifle • One AR-15 rifle • One Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun • Approximately two pounds of methamphetamine • One 53-foot trailer • Eight suspects were arrested after authoritie