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$4 million in wellness gummies stolen from truck in daring heist

A semi-truck loaded with Kourtney Kardashian's "Lemme" wellness gummies valued at approximately $4 million was stolen from a facility in Southern California.

How it happened: Thieves broke into the logistics center, circumventing security measures with hacked systems and fake ID documents.

  • They eventually made off with the truck and its valuable cargo.
  • A digital ransom note followed, demanding payment for the return of the stolen goods.

The response: Law enforcement has been brought in to investigate the heist, with the "Lemme" brand team cooperating fully. So far, no suspects have been nabbed, and the search continues.

Trucking Impact: Such incidents remind us of the ever-looming threat of cargo theft in the trucking industry and the importance of robust security protocols. Truckers often face the risk of being targeted by criminals looking to make off with valuable merchandise.

Authorities are working diligently to resolve the theft of the Kardashian-promoted supplements, reported TMZ.

In the meantime, the "Lemme" team has assured that they are putting measures in place to ensure their customers and retail partners experience minimal disruption from this event.

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