Buyer Beware: Auto Theft Task Force stops stolen vehicles from crossing border

Authorities stopped a semi carrying stolen equipment. The cargo had an estimated value of $280,000. Officials determined the equipment was stolen from California.

A task force learned about the stolen goods and alerted officials. The semi was attempting to cross a port of entry.

Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the role of various agencies in investigating the theft of over $500,000 worth of heavy-duty equipment.