By: Richard L. Smith
A Philadelphia man has been sentenced for his role in a widespread conspiracy to burglarize UPS warehouses across multiple states, including New Jersey, leading to the theft of more than $1.6 million worth of merchandise. 
According to a statement released by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Aboudramane Karamoko, 21, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to 39 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Bumb handed down the sentence in Camden, New Jersey.
Three of Karamoko’s co-conspirators, also from Philadelphia, were sentenced previously. Sekou Fofanah, 20, and Shamaire Brown, 19, each received 24-month prison terms, while Quamaire Brown, 19, was sentenced to 33 months. All four were ordered to pay restitution totaling $1,600,157.
Court documents reveal that between January 2021 and April 2023, the group orchestrated a series of burglaries targeting UPS warehouses across the country, including locations in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Rhode Island.
According to a statement released by the Attorney General’s Office, the defendants broke into facilities by shattering loading bay windows or prying open doors.
Once inside, they focused on parcels labeled with “lithium-ion battery” warnings, indicating they contained valuable electronic devices such as smartphones.
Each of the four defendants admitted to participating in at least 55 UPS burglaries, making off with high-value goods that ultimately amounted to losses exceeding $1.6 million. 
The sentencing marks a significant conclusion to the case, reinforcing law enforcement’s commitment to dismantling organized theft rings and holding offenders accountable for large-scale crimes.