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Eight men charged in Michigan for stealing cars from Detroit lots and smuggling them to Iraq and Dubai via disguised shipping containers.
Federal prosecutors in Michigan have charged eight men in a coordinated scheme to steal vehicles from Detroit-area lots and smuggle them to the Middle East, including Iraq and Dubai, using shipping containers and freight routes.
The indictment reveals the group packed stolen cars into containers, often disguised as household goods, and exploited juveniles to carry out low-risk thefts.
Authorities say the surge in vehicle thefts—up 48.4% over five years in Michigan—reflects a growing transnational crime trend, with Detroit’s port status and border proximity making it a key smuggling hub.
U.S. law enforcement agencies continue efforts to disrupt these operations amid rising cargo theft concerns.
Ocho hombres acusados en Michigan por robar autos de los lotes de Detroit y contrabandearlos a Irak y Dubai a través de contenedores de envío disfrazados.