Major Fencing Bust in Los Angeles County

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Fox News correspondent Christina Coleman reports on a major fencing bust by the LA County Sheriff Department’s Organized Retail Theft Crime Task Force in Los Angeles County, recovering over $500,000 worth of stolen merchandise from various retailers.

Key Points

  • LA County Sheriff Department's successful operation
  • Bipartisan effort to change Proposition 47
  • Collaboration between law enforcement agencies to combat organized retail crime

Pros

  • Effective law enforcement action against organized retail theft
  • Recovery of significant amount of stolen merchandise

Cons

  • Continued prevalence of retail theft crimes in California
  • Criticism of Proposition 47 for contributing to lenient penalties