9 tied to Sinaloa Cartel arrested in Southern California train thefts

Nine suspects allegedly tied to the Sinaloa Cartel were arrested in San Bernardino following a yearlong investigation into organized train cargo thefts targeting Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) trains, authorities announced Wednesday. During the investigation, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department identified numerous suspects and vehicles allegedly used to steal cargo from trains, resulting in millions of dollars in stolen property, according to authorities.