Garbage hauling-mob case leads to dozens of arrests in NY, NJ; crimes include extortion

Published January 16, 2013 9:13am EST | Updated January 13, 2015 1:14pm EST

NEW YORK – The FBI says an investigation into extortion and other crimes in the garbage-hauling industry has led to dozens of arrests in New York and New Jersey.

They say the case involves the mob.

The arrests are in New York City and its northern suburbs, as well as in New Jersey.

The suspects are expected to be charged Wednesday in Manhattan federal court.

Further details were not immediately available.