An operation led by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office successfully recovered 1,000 stolen Bitcoin mining equipment valued at $700,000 and thwarted an attempted frozen turkey robbery valued at $75,000.
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A multi-agency investigation led by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the recovery of 1,000 hijacked Bitcoin mining machines worth approximately $700,000. The operation also thwarted an attempted theft of $75,000 worth of frozen turkeys.
The first report of cargo theft was filed on October 2 by Your Choice Ever Best, a Bitcoin mining company in Grant County, according to a media statement. The company reported that a semitrailer containing the rig had been hijacked. Sheriff’s Office detectives conducting the investigation located the stolen shipment in the Chicago area.
Grant County detectives then worked with the Joint Anti-Narcotics Task Force (JEAN) Team, the Drug Task Force (DTF), sheriff’s and Marion Police (Indiana) detectives, and the Chicago Police Department to conduct a sting operation that led to the recovery of the device last week. All 1,000 stolen machines have been recovered.
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Sheriff Del Garcia acknowledged the “dedicated and aggressive detective work” that led to the successful recovery and praised the joint effort.
“Sheriff Del Garcia credits the dedicated and aggressive detective work utilized in this investigation with the successful operation and recovery of this shipment,” the sheriff said. “The investigation is ongoing, but no arrests have been made at this time as international criminal participants are also involved.”
Meanwhile, authorities are encouraging anyone with information about the theft or other criminal activity to contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Office or local law enforcement.
Frequently asked questions 💡
- What was stolen in the hijacking? 1,000 Bitcoin mining rigs worth about $700,000 were stolen from a Grant County company.
- How was the stolen luggage recovered? A multi-agency investigation led by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office located the shipment in the Chicago area and the undercover operation was successful.
- Has anyone been arrested in this case? No arrests have been made yet as the investigation continues, involving international criminal participants.
- What should I do if I receive information about a theft? For tips or information, contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Office or your local law enforcement agency.
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