Key facts
- A group accused of being Uzbek wannabe mobsters was arrested.
- The group is accused of stealing $4.5 million in cigarettes, cheese, and other goods.
- The thefts occurred from warehouses in the Northeast.
- The scheme is described as being similar to that in 'Goodfellas'.
A crew described as Uzbek wannabe mobsters was arrested on Wednesday. They are accused of orchestrating a scheme to steal approximately $4.5 million worth of cigarettes, high-end cheese, and other items. The thefts reportedly took place from warehouses located across the Northeast region of the United States. Sources familiar with the matter described the operation as being reminiscent of the criminal activities depicted in the movie 'Goodfellas'.