Overview
- Atlanta police say victims used device tracking to follow stolen laptops, phones, and tablets to Metro Mart on Metropolitan Parkway in southwest Atlanta.
- Investigators report intercepting packages with iPads and laptops bound for Hong Kong and say recoveries now exceed $100,000 in stolen electronics.
- Alphonce Smith, known as Cyco Black, and Matthew Phillips were arrested and charged with multiple counts of theft by receiving and a marijuana offense in Fulton County.
- A search at Metro Mart turned up more stolen devices and marijuana, and federal investigators have joined the active probe, according to police.
- Smith’s attorney says he maintains his innocence and will contest the allegations, and Hip‑Hop Wired reports he has since been released from jail.