Authorities in Newark have intercepted a large shipment of stolen vehicles bound for overseas export, halting what could have been a major international trafficking operation. The recovered cars, seized at the port, highlight ongoing efforts to combat organized crime networks exploiting maritime routes for illegal vehicle sales. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the full scope of the operation, which may involve multiple states and potentially linked cases of auto theft. The case underscores growing concerns over stolen vehicles entering global black markets through U.S. ports.


Hundreds of stolen cars stopped at Newark port from being shipped overseas  ABC7 Eyewitness News