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Authorities Find Twin-Turbo Testarossa, Porsche Speedster Replica, Other Wild Cars in Philly Drug Probe

The investigation uncovered a surprising collection of enthusiast vehicles allegedly purchased with illicit proceeds. When law enforcement starts listing seized assets, the inventory usually includes a bunch of random, boring stuff. This one, however, reads more like the registration list for a Cars and Coffee event.

Authorities in Pennsylvania have seized more than 20 vehicles allegedly connected to a North Philadelphia drug trafficking organization, and the collection ranges from a twin-turbo Ferrari Testarossa to a Fisker Karma—and even a lowered turbocharged tow truck that the state referred to as "similar to what appears in the Fast & Furious." That's not the sort of garage you stumble across every day.

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On Wednesday, Pennsylvania attorney general Dave Sunday announced the latest developments in an ongoing investigation targeting what authorities call the “5th & Cornwall” organization, an alleged cocaine-and-crack trafficking operation based in North Philadelphia. Prosecutors first unveiled charges against numerous suspects in September 2025, including alleged organization leader Jimmie Torres and his son, Matthew Torres. Authorities say the investigation remains active, despite the earlier arrests.

Among the more eye-catching vehicles taken into custody were a twin-turbocharged 1988 Ferrari Testarossa, multiple Mazda RX-7s, an Acura NSX, a gray 2017 Shelby Cobra Backdraft Roadster, a red Porsche 911, a yellow Austin-Healey Sprite, and a 2004 Beck Porsche Speedster replica. Perhaps the most unusual entry on the list, however, is an LS-powered tow truck with turbos sticking out of the fenders, although the JDM-spec Mitsubishi Legnum wagon certainly comes close.

The commonwealth of Pennsylvania intends to pursue forfeiture proceedings, and will attempt to prove the vehicles were acquired through criminal proceeds. For now, they remain evidence in a case that has already resulted in charges against 32 people.


Source: roadandtrack.com

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