After a long-term investigation, the HCSO found 3 'chop shops' in Northwest Harris County with possible ties to a cartel.
There multiple warrants executed with 5 arrests at three different sites, located in the 200 block of Leago Street.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted on X - "Happening Now: a long-term auto-theft investigation by
led to the execution of multiple warrants at three sites by
. These sites are suspected of being used as chop shops. Investigators are conducting scene investigations. This is organized.
According to reports, Deputies found stolen vehicles and fake titles with an estimated recovery value of $220,000 at all the targeted sites.
This is a developing story...