Eight men have been charged in the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of beer, primarily Corona and Modelo brands shipped from Mexico, over the past two years. The alleged leader, Jose Cesari, surrendered to authorities, according to the office of Southern District of New York US Attorney Damian Williams.
The operation, known as the 'Beer Theft Enterprise,' took place between July 2022 and March 2024, involving numerous thefts from railyards and beverage distribution centers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The men would cut locks off railroad cars and fences to gain access to the beer.
