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Philadelphia man sentenced to 11 years in cargo theft ring case

Haneef Palmer was sentenced in connection with a cargo theft ring that stole goods including frozen crab legs, refrigerators and more than $230,000 in dimes, according to 6abc.com.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 11, 2026, 7:52 a.m. ET
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A Philadelphia man has been to 11 years in prison and ordered to pay back $1 million in a cargo theft ring case, 6abc.com reported. The government alleges Haneef Palmer took part in a ring that hit several tractor-trailers in Philadelphia, stealing goods including frozen crab legs, refrigerators and more than $230,000 in dimes, using bolt cutters and selling the stolen items, according to 6abc.com. Palmer faced charges of conspiracy, robbery and other federal offenses, 6abc.com reported. The proceeding is at the sentencing stage, and the case remains open and developing.

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