Pair busted in Jersey for allegedly trying to steal $273K of frozen seafood

The driver transporting the frozen seafood was allegedly tricked into rerouting the truck by someone posing as a freight broker representative

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An apparently hungry pair were busted in New Jersey for allegedly trying to steal nearly 29,000 pounds of frozen seafood worth more than $273,000 – but their scheme quickly went belly-up.

Officers responded to Porete Avenue after receiving a report of suspicious activity involving a cargo transfer and discovered the pair moving the seafood between vehicles.

The driver followed the instructions, but something didn’t seem right as the seafood was being unloaded. An investigation revealed the person giving the directions had no connection to the legitimate freight broker and was allegedly posing as a company representative to steal the cargo.

Police intervened before the cargo could be removed from the area, stopping the transfer and recovering the seafood, which was valued at more than $273,000. The alleged thieves were left out of luck.

“Our officers did an outstanding job identifying what was taking place and stopping this theft before more than $273,000 worth of merchandise could be stolen. This case highlights the hard work and dedication of our officers and their ability to quickly investigate a complex situation,” North Arlington Police Captain David Hudak said in a statement.