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Auto Theft

Russian Auto Theft Ring
Intelligence information is passed on as a result of common investigations. In 1997 a U.S. Customs Officer contacted the Border Unit in reference to thirty-two Mexican made Suburban and Tahoe’s being exported through Nogales, Arizona. After an examination of some of the vehicles it was determined that all these vehicles were either VIN switched and or stolen in Mexico from Guadalajara or Mexico City. This information was given to the PGR in Mexico City where a group of Russians were detained in this auto theft ring.

San Luis Auto Theft Ring
In June 1996 a major organized auto theft ring was identified operating in the City of San Luis R.C., Sonora. This group operated in the states of Baja California and Sonora. After a lengthy investigation over fifty U.S. stolen vehicles were recovered.