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Feds Bust Armenian Crime Syndicate, Seize $80M in Stolen Goods

5/23/2025

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In a dramatic crackdown, federal agents apprehended 13 members of an Armenian crime syndicate across Los Angeles and Florida. The group faces serious charges, including attempted murder and kidnapping, alongside a staggering $80 million in stolen cargo from Amazon. Authorities seized $100,000 in cash, three armored vehicles, and firearms, while one suspect remains on the run.

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In a dramatic crackdown, federal agents apprehended 13 members of an Armenian crime syndicate across Los Angeles and Florida. The group faces serious charges, including attempted murder and kidnapping, alongside a staggering $80 million in stolen cargo from Amazon. Authorities seized $100,000 in cash, three armored vehicles, and firearms, while one suspect remains on the run.