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Insane scale of Calif. shoplifting revealed as cops net $17M in stolen goods
- California Police recover $17 million in stolen goods in a statewide organized retail crime sweep.
- The haul included Nike sneakers, power tools, and Lancome beauty products seized during the operations.
- The operation involved the CHP Retail Theft Task Force and targeted organized retail crime across California.
- More than 1,208 suspects were arrested or charged during the sweep.
- Investigation notes linked some thefts to flea markets in the state.
- A separate bust in Sacramento recovered a juvenile human-trafficking victim, according to officials.
- Gov. Gavin Newsom touted the enforcement efforts despite facing ongoing crime headlines.
- The state-linked incidents included a high-profile jewelry store heist captured on surveillance.
- The sweeping effort is framed as a response to organized crime affecting small businesses and working families.
- Officials noted that, despite numerous incidents, the Governor says overall crime is down.
- The case highlights ongoing challenges of retail theft across California stores and markets.
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