Police arrested a Los Angeles man in connection with a major theft investigation after more than $1.4 million in stolen train cargo was recovered, officials announced Thursday.

The Los Angeles Police Department identified the suspect as 41-year-old Alejandro Aguilar-Espinoza.

On Monday, Oct. 6, the LAPD said detectives served a search warrant in the 4300 block of Verona Street in East L.A.

Detectives conducted this operation in collaboration with the Union Pacific Railroad Police, L.A. Port Police, L.A. World Airport Police and the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office.

During the operation, LAPD said, detectives recovered an estimated $1,460,000 in stolen train cargo, including Nike shoes, Milwuakee tools and electronic equipment. • Part of over $1.4 million in stolen train cargo i

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