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Man arrested for stealing luxury Miami Beach cars was part of international car theft ring, federal authorities say
Robert Falaguerra and another victim had luxury vehicles, including a Range Rover and a Porsche, stolen from Miami Beach as part of an international car theft ring targeting shipping companies. Authorities determined that the scheme utilizes forged work orders to reroute and steal cars meant for destinations like Chicago or Colorado. The investigation led to the arrest of Hakam Shahin by U.S. Marshals on charges involving conspiring to transport stolen motor vehicles from Newark, New Jersey, allegedly bound for the United Arab Emirates.
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