Florida thieves use tractor trailers to steal more than $1.6 million in alcohol from US distributor

FLORIDA — An investigation is underway in Florida after burglars used tractor-trailers to steal more than $1.6 million worth of alcohol from a distribution company that carries brands including Jose Cuervo and Malibu.

The theft began during the early morning hours on July 8 at Republic National Distributing Company, located in Hillsborough County south of Tampa, according to a newly unsealed search warrant obtained by CNN on October 5.

Between 4:10 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., the thieves removed 4,277 cases of liquor from the company that also distributes alcohol from Franzia Wines and Sutter Home Winery, according to the search warrant, which was issued for an Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max.

https://abc11.com/florida-thieves-steal-millions-in-alcohol-investigation-gibsonton/13914034/

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