Event Brief
Sep 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Gardena traffic stop nets $500K in suspected stolen goods
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A traffic stop in Gardena led police to recover a loaded firearm and merchandise valued at an estimated $500,000 or more believed connected to cargo thefts, train burglaries, and counterfeit goods, the Gardena Police Department said. Officers stopped a Lamborghini on Sept. 4, then found the driver was on probation and arrested him after a probation search of his residence.
WHO: Gardena Police Department; a Lamborghini driver on probation (prohibited from possessing a firearm); detectives obtaining a search warrant
WHAT: Officers recovered a loaded firearm and large quantities of clothing, footwear, and other merchandise believed linked to cargo thefts, train burglaries, and counterfeit goods; the driver was arrested for unlawful firearm possession.
WHEN: Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 5:01 AM ET
WHERE: Gardena, California
WHY: The driver was stopped and, during the investigation, officers determined he was on probation, leading to a probation search that uncovered the firearm and suspected stolen merchandise.
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