Dominican Republic
Shoplifting ring stole $2M in cosmetics and clothes then resold them abroad, prosecutors say
Law enforcement officials say they have broken up a shoplifting ring that stole nearly $2 million in merchandise from well-known stores and resold the items in New York City as well as in the Dominican Republic.
Stolen merchandise is displayed as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a news conference on an international stolen merchandise ring, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in the Queens borough of New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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