Authorities seize $15K worth of stolen merchandise, $300K cash in Metro Detroit organized retail crime bust

Business owner buys merchandise from undercover detective

Police busted a Metro Detroit organized retail crime ring. (WDIV)

DETROIT – Authorities busted an organized retail crime ring in Metro Detroit after an eight month investigation.

According to Michigan State Police, a business owner bought more than $6,000 of what he believed was stolen merchandise from an undercover detective.

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Search warrants were executed at the man’s business and home after multiple undercover operations and hours of surveillance. Police seized about $15,000 worth of stolen merchandise and about $300,000 in cash.

Police said the man would recruit people to steal from stores. The stolen goods would be resold or used.

An investigation is ongoing.


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