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Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar's $1M Tequila Shipment Hijacked in Texas

Two trucks carrying Santo Tequila were stolen in an organized crime operation, causing significant disruption for the celebrity-owned brand.

  • Two trucks carrying 24,240 bottles of Santo Tequila, valued at $1 million, were hijacked in Laredo, Texas.
  • The theft occurred over the weekend of November 9-10, and Fieri and Hagar were informed on November 14.
  • The heist involved illegal double brokering and GPS signal spoofing, suggesting a sophisticated operation.
  • The incident affects Santo Spirits' supply chain and could lead to a holiday season shortage.
  • Laredo police, Los Angeles' Cargo Criminal Apprehension Team, and CargoNet are investigating, with a $10,000 reward offered for information.
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