DC car theft surge linked to international smuggling ring

Car theft ring busted as stolen vehicles traced from DC to Ghana

Washington, DC — A year-long investigation into a vehicle theft operation has led to federal charges against six individuals accused of stealing cars across multiple states and shipping them overseas to buyers in Ghana.

A 15-count indictment unsealed Wednesday in U.S. District Court outlines a conspiracy involving at least 20 stolen vehicles taken from the Washington metropolitan area and Pennsylvania. Investig...