8 Arrested after Sheriff’s Seize $2.5M Worth of Cash, Laptops from Fencing Ring

San Mateo (California) County Sheriff’s deputies arrested eight people from a major Bay Area fencing operation ring for possession of stolen property, conspiracy and money laundering. More than $2.5 million in property were discovered, including laptops, smartphones, and high-end TV cameras and lenses worth thousands of dollars.

Captain Mark Duri with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office says it’s just a part of the haul from a 6-month investigation spanning San Mateo and San Francisco counties. “We named it the ‘shattered glass’ case because most of these come from window smashes,” Duri explains. Deputies say proceeds from the crimes had been used… ABC7 News

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