6 arrests in bag-theft case at Los Angeles airport

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police say six people were arrested after officers served more than two dozen search warrants after a months-long investigation into baggage theft at Los Angeles International Airport.

Airport police Sgt. Belinda Nettles said today that four people were taken into custody on suspicion of receiving stolen property and two for outstanding warrants.

A total of 14 people were detained for questioning Wednesday when detectives and officers from the Los Angeles city and airport police departments served warrants and seized property at 25 locations, including the airport itself.

Nettles says the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.

Officials say those arrested were primarily employees or ex-employees of contracting companies hired to handle luggage and do not work for the airport itself.

Detectives seized items including jewelry, electronics and clothing.