Oakland County Witnesses Crackdown on International Burglary Squad
In a significant move by the law enforcement authorities, an International Burglary Crew was taken down in Oakland County. Five individuals have been arrested and charged, each slapped with a hefty $1 million bond. This bond amount is ordinarily designated for violent crimes, pointing to the potential of these criminals having a string of other home invasions under their belts.
Oakland County Sheriff, an important figure in the operation, announced in an exclusive statement, “It’s massive! Our partners in Troy did a fantastic job nabbing these guys.” Shedding light on the nature of their operation, the Sheriff added, “These busts often come down to vigilant neighbors, triggered alarms, homeowner surveillance systems, etc. This scenario was no different.”
The breakthrough came when one astute homeowner noticed suspicious activity in his house via his security camera feed, which led to the police crackdown. The quick response by law enforcement resulted in the capture of all five suspects believed to be involved.
The Sheriff has been attempting to raise awareness about organized theft rings targeting residential properties in Oakland County. The preferred targets have been high-end homes, where the burglars typically make off with considerable amounts of cash and jewelries.
The successful raid took place last Thursday afternoon on Millay Drive in Troy, with the arrested group believed to originate from Columbia and Mexico. “Crews from several different countries, including Chile and Columbia, have been making their presence felt here in Oakland County.“, mentioned the Sheriff, highlighting the trans-national nature of the threat.
Oakland County’s Prosecutor further emphasized the significance of the operation, “Housebreaking is a serious offense. It breaches our personal security in the space we consider most safe. This operation was made possible by the swift reactions of the homeowner and police force. These defendants are now behind bars and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent of the law.“
