Eight people were arrested for a $200 million smuggling operation at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, using fake seals to bypass customs. The scheme, running from August 2023 to June 2024, involved corrupt truck drivers and warehouse owners importing counterfeit goods and hazardous materials from China. Authorities seized $130 million worth of contraband. The defendants face charges carrying up to 20 years in prison. The lead suspect remains at large, while the others await trial in March. This investigation is part of a broader effort to combat criminal networks threatening U.S. security and trade.