Charges have been filed against 130 suspects involved in an organized crime ring, Houston Police announced Tuesday.
The crime ring is tied to area thefts and other property crimes.
According to HPD, an undercover operation nicknamed "Operation Wheels and Deals" was conducted in April 2015 at the Port of Houston involving the purchase of stolen items. It was determined the Pasadena Police Department was also conducting investigations involving the same suspects.
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Around the same time, the HPD Burglary and Theft Division was conducting an investigation into a large theft involving a small business's entire inventory of motorcycle apparel and accessories. Investigators said a large criminal group targeted big ticket items, usually transported via large trailers, and would steal the trailer and its contents.
The Harris County District Attorney's Office determined several divisions in HPD, as well as other local law enforcement agencies, were dealing with the same group of suspects.
Several departments and agencies worked together to file more than 200 charges. To date 130 suspects have been arrested, approximately 80 of those by HPD in "Operation Wheels and Deals."
The collaborative investigation is continuing with more arrests expected.