PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man was sentenced Thursday to nearly eight years in prison for his role in a cargo theft ring that stole more than $1.5 million in interstate shipments, including seafood, electronics, and U.S. currency, federal prosecutors said.
Salahudin Reddy, 39, also known as “Dean” and “Deen,” was sentenced to 94 months in prison and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Chief Judge Wendy Beetlestone, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Reddy pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy, multiple counts of theft from interstate shipments, theft of government money, possession of stolen government money, and possession of goods taken from interstate shipments.
According to court filings, Reddy and his co-conspirators targeted tractor-trailers parked in and around Philadelphia between January and July 2023. Prosecutors said the group broke into unattended trailers, often while drivers were sleeping or away from their vehicles, using bolt cutters and other tools before stealing cargo for resale.
Reddy admitted participating in the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of frozen crab legs on two occasions in April 2023, more than $360,000 worth of Samsung televisions, and over $230,000 in U.S. dimes stolen from interstate shipments.
Federal prosecutors said the conspiracy carried out numerous thefts during the seven-month period, targeting more than 10 victims and causing losses exceeding $1.5 million.
The case was investigated by the FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alexander Bowerman and Christopher Diviny prosecuted the case.
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