Man Faces Charges In $1 Million Counterfeit Cigar Label, Retail Theft Scheme

By Mauricio Maldonado, CBS Miami

March 13, 2024

MIAMI - Miami-Dade police say a man is facing charges for what they said was his participation in the ongoing theft of retail goods and the sale of counterfeit cigar boxes and labels.

Police said Jorge Gomero, 52, is a member of a group of individuals who have been stealing "over the counter" health, beauty supplies and clothing from major retailers.

Authorities said those individuals were seen bringing garbage bags full of stolen merchandise into Gomero's business -- El Baraton, which means 'the cheap one' -- where he would resell the items.

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